Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $66,800 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.12
10th percentile $48,340
90th percentile $83,750
Employed locally 200
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,340
    25th
    $53,170
    50th (median)
    $66,800
    75th
    $78,250
    90th
    $83,750

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 100% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 0% 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
    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 Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$46,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52,420
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,010
    Rehabilitation Counselors$50,950
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$50,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Rockford, IL is $32.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Rockford, IL is 1.9% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,340 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,170.