Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Healthcare Social Workers in Iowa earn a median salary of $62,373 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.4% vs the national median of $68,090. An estimated 1,230 healthcare social workers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $60,050 to $67,260 depending on location.
$62,373
Avg median salary in Iowa
$67,260
Highest paying metro
$60,050
Lowest paying metro
1,230
Employed in Iowa
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Healthcare Social Workers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $67,260 | $67,260 | $80,100 | 150 |
| Des Moines, IA | $64,490 | $60,190 | $74,090 | 240 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $63,360 | $57,920 | $70,480 | 110 |
| Dubuque, IA | $63,230 | $57,220 | $68,650 | 50 |
| Ames, IA | $62,500 | $55,960 | $71,360 | 30 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $62,490 | $56,900 | $71,200 | 150 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $62,080 | $58,600 | $67,600 | 40 |
| Northeast Iowa | $61,170 | $52,510 | $68,940 | 60 |
| Northwest Iowa | $60,890 | $54,050 | $68,150 | 110 |
| Waterloo, IA | $60,790 | $57,130 | $70,350 | 80 |
| Southwest Iowa | $60,160 | $49,860 | $68,930 | 70 |
| Southeast Iowa | $60,050 | $55,880 | $65,240 | 140 |