Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $48,180 -29.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.16
10th percentile $39,650
90th percentile $83,770
Employed locally 50
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,650
    25th
    $39,650
    50th (median)
    $48,180
    75th
    $68,230
    90th
    $83,770

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 23% 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 Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,250
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $56,940
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $45,370
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $49,620
    Community Health Workers $49,350
    Rehabilitation Counselors $44,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Decatur, IL is $23.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Decatur, IL is 29.2% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,650 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,650.