Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

Median annual salary $62,080 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.84
10th percentile $47,530
90th percentile $72,990
Employed locally 40
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,530
    25th
    $58,600
    50th (median)
    $62,080
    75th
    $67,600
    90th
    $72,990

    Sioux City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,027 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 86% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 14% 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
    Visalia, CA $93,920
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $93,430
    California $92,970
    District of Columbia $92,600
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $84,640
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $78,030

    Related occupations in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,290
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,230
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,630
    Rehabilitation Counselors $44,910
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $51,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Sioux City?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is $29.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.77 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux City above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is 8.8% 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 Sioux City?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,530 per year in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,600.