Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $60,980 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.32
10th percentile $46,590
90th percentile $87,230
Employed locally 80
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,590
    25th
    $54,920
    50th (median)
    $60,980
    75th
    $76,400
    90th
    $87,230

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,690
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,160
    Social Workers, All Other $75,240
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,940
    Marriage and Family Therapists $73,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Southwest Minnesota is $29.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Southwest Minnesota is 10.4% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,590 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,920.