Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Southwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,160 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.93
10th percentile $48,020
90th percentile $75,990
Employed locally 70
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,020
    25th
    $49,860
    50th (median)
    $60,160
    75th
    $68,930
    90th
    $75,990

    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 Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,830
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,880
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$52,000
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$56,860
    Rehabilitation Counselors$43,280
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Southwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Southwest Iowa is $28.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.62 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Iowa above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Southwest Iowa is 11.6% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,020 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,860.