Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,170 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.41
10th percentile $48,310
90th percentile $76,830
Employed locally 60
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,310
    25th
    $52,510
    50th (median)
    $61,170
    75th
    $68,940
    90th
    $76,830

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,340
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,140
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,380
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,640
    Rehabilitation Counselors $36,080
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Northeast Iowa is $29.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.33 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Northeast Iowa is 10.2% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,310 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,510.