Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Jonesboro, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jonesboro, AR

Median annual salary $67,390 -1% vs national
Median hourly $32.40
10th percentile $52,960
90th percentile $80,650
Employed locally 90
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,960
    25th
    $56,810
    50th (median)
    $67,390
    75th
    $70,710
    90th
    $80,650

    Jonesboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,478 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 121% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 21% above 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 Jonesboro, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,940
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,080
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,310
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $43,740
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $63,750
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $54,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Jonesboro, AR is $32.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Jonesboro, AR is 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 Jonesboro?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $52,960 per year in Jonesboro, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,810.