Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $67,260 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.34
10th percentile $56,350
90th percentile $82,150
Employed locally 150
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,350
    25th
    $67,260
    50th (median)
    $67,260
    75th
    $80,100
    90th
    $82,150

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 91% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 9% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$69,640
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,700
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,210
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,780
    Rehabilitation Counselors$43,130
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Iowa City, IA is $32.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.82 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Iowa City, IA is 1.2% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $56,350 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,260.