Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $66,680 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.06
10th percentile $44,310
90th percentile $83,380
Employed locally 550
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,310
    25th
    $54,830
    50th (median)
    $66,680
    75th
    $74,790
    90th
    $83,380

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 102% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 2% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,190
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,030
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,310
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $52,160
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,990
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Little Rock, AR is $32.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.19 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Little Rock, AR is 2.1% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,310 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,830.