Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $72,590 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.90
10th percentile $58,890
90th percentile $93,290
Employed locally 1,680
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,890
    25th
    $60,830
    50th (median)
    $72,590
    75th
    $85,690
    90th
    $93,290

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 74% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 26% 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
    Rochester, MN $80,130
    Mankato, MN $78,350
    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 Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$48,890
    Social Workers, All Other$79,390
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,540
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,130
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,210
    Marriage and Family Therapists$72,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $34.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 6.6% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $58,890 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,830.