Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $50,970 -25.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.50
10th percentile $39,920
90th percentile $76,040
Employed locally 240
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,920
    25th
    $40,020
    50th (median)
    $50,970
    75th
    $70,690
    90th
    $76,040

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 72% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 28% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $97,370
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $93,230
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $89,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,930
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $80,500
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $77,460

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,880
    Social and Human Service Assistants$40,770
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$52,740
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,330
    Rehabilitation Counselors$45,820
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$73,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Peoria, IL is $24.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Peoria, IL is 25.1% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,920 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,020.