Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $63,230 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.40
10th percentile $49,760
90th percentile $73,710
Employed locally 50
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,760
    25th
    $57,220
    50th (median)
    $63,230
    75th
    $68,650
    90th
    $73,710

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 83% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 17% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $45,940
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,690
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,980
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,230
    Rehabilitation Counselors $46,050
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Dubuque, IA is $30.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Dubuque, IA is 7.1% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,760 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,220.