Healthcare Social Workers Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $65,430 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.46
10th percentile $51,500
90th percentile $83,990
Employed locally 90
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,500
    25th
    $58,780
    50th (median)
    $65,430
    75th
    $74,920
    90th
    $83,990

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 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
    Rochester, MN $80,130
    Mankato, MN $78,350
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $72,590
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $66,930
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $65,990
    Duluth, MN-WI $63,810

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,790
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $68,920
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,270
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,280
    Social Workers, All Other $88,590
    Marriage and Family Therapists $67,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in St. Cloud, MN is $31.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.71 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in St. Cloud, MN is 3.9% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $51,500 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,780.