Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Healthcare Social Workers in Illinois earn a median salary of $61,021 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.4% vs the national median of $68,090. An estimated 5,280 healthcare social workers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $48,180 to $74,700 depending on location.
$61,021
Avg median salary in Illinois
$74,700
Highest paying metro
$48,180
Lowest paying metro
5,280
Employed in Illinois
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Healthcare Social Workers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $74,700 | $60,730 | $80,640 | 3,950 |
| Bloomington, IL | $74,670 | $66,880 | $80,560 | 30 |
| Rockford, IL | $66,800 | $53,170 | $78,250 | 200 |
| Springfield, IL | $66,010 | $58,270 | $75,820 | 90 |
| Kankakee, IL | $63,950 | $50,110 | $76,150 | 40 |
| Northwest Illinois | $61,830 | $40,470 | $67,270 | 90 |
| Champaign, IL | $60,360 | $50,280 | $72,770 | 170 |
| South Illinois | $58,810 | $47,750 | $70,990 | 170 |
| East Central Illinois | $55,360 | $39,440 | $68,930 | 100 |
| Peoria, IL | $50,970 | $40,020 | $70,690 | 240 |
| West Central Illinois | $50,610 | $39,680 | $66,950 | 150 |
| Decatur, IL | $48,180 | $39,650 | $68,230 | 50 |