Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $78,350 +15.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.67
10th percentile $58,870
90th percentile $96,370
Employed locally 90
National median $68,090

Compare Healthcare Social Workers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Mankato, MN stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Healthcare Social Workers
in
Mankato, MN
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,870
    25th
    $66,460
    50th (median)
    $78,350
    75th
    $84,570
    90th
    $96,370

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 105% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 5% 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
    Rochester, MN $80,130
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $72,590
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $66,930
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $65,990
    St. Cloud, MN $65,430
    Duluth, MN-WI $63,810

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,320
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,540
    Marriage and Family Therapists $81,020
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,300
    Social Workers, All Other $78,350
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Mankato, MN is $37.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Mankato, MN is 15.1% above 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $58,870 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,460.