Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $60,790 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.23
10th percentile $53,240
90th percentile $74,550
Employed locally 80
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,240
    25th
    $57,130
    50th (median)
    $60,790
    75th
    $70,350
    90th
    $74,550

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 88% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 12% 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
    Visalia, CA $93,920
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $93,430
    California $92,970
    District of Columbia $92,600
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $84,640
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $78,030

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,960
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,620
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,790
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $66,540
    Rehabilitation Counselors $38,780
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Waterloo, IA is $29.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.85 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Waterloo, IA is 10.7% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $53,240 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,130.