Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $60,360 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.02
10th percentile $42,220
90th percentile $80,930
Employed locally 170
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,220
    25th
    $50,280
    50th (median)
    $60,360
    75th
    $72,770
    90th
    $80,930

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 93% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $97,370
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $93,230
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $89,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,930
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $80,500
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $77,460

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,040
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,020
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,180
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,400
    Community Health Workers $38,720
    Rehabilitation Counselors $48,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Champaign, IL is $29.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.44 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Champaign, IL is 11.4% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Champaign?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,220 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,280.