Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $64,490 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.00
10th percentile $55,840
90th percentile $82,040
Employed locally 240
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,840
    25th
    $60,190
    50th (median)
    $64,490
    75th
    $74,090
    90th
    $82,040

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 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
    Visalia, CA $93,920
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $93,430
    California $92,970
    District of Columbia $92,600
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $84,640
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $78,030

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,580
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $55,140
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,010
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,400
    Rehabilitation Counselors $41,070
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $80,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Des Moines, IA is $31.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.49 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Des Moines, IA is 5.3% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $55,840 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,190.