Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $56,550 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.19
10th percentile $46,890
90th percentile $79,210
Employed locally 240
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,890
    25th
    $49,300
    50th (median)
    $56,550
    75th
    $71,700
    90th
    $79,210

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 69% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 31% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $62,080
    Rapid City, SD $58,350
    Gadsden, AL $56,430

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,430
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,140
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,740
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,420
    Rehabilitation Counselors $55,240
    Health Education Specialists $54,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $27.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 16.9% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,890 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,300.