Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Rochester, MN

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

Median annual salary $80,130 +17.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.52
10th percentile $60,400
90th percentile $98,560
Employed locally 240
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,400
    25th
    $68,980
    50th (median)
    $80,130
    75th
    $91,730
    90th
    $98,560

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 89% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 11% 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
    Mankato, MN $78,350
    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 Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Workers, All Other $78,840
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,860
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,700
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,810
    Health Education Specialists $78,360
    Rehabilitation Counselors $57,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Rochester, MN is $38.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Rochester, MN is 17.7% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $60,400 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,980.