Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $60,720 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.19
10th percentile $36,380
90th percentile $82,820
Employed locally 170
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,380
    25th
    $43,960
    50th (median)
    $60,720
    75th
    $73,930
    90th
    $82,820

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 78% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 22% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $93,430
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $92,790
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,630
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $84,640
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $84,300

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,800
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,370
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,490
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $59,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,300
    Social Workers, All Other $99,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Fayetteville, AR is $29.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 10.8% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,380 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,960.