Healthcare Social Workers Salary in South Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,300 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.15
10th percentile $37,960
90th percentile $75,210
Employed locally 100
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,960
    25th
    $40,340
    50th (median)
    $52,300
    75th
    $64,270
    90th
    $75,210

    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

    Related occupations in South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,050
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $43,150
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,230
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $41,420
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,760
    Social Workers, All Other $41,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in South Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in South Arkansas is $25.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.24 or more per hour.

    Is South Arkansas above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in South Arkansas is 23.2% 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 South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,960 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,340.