Social Workers, All Other Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $90,670 +30.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.59
10th percentile $49,460
90th percentile $111,880
Employed locally 100
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,460
    25th
    $80,020
    50th (median)
    $90,670
    75th
    $105,500
    90th
    $111,880

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 108% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $107,060
    Columbia, SC $94,720
    Georgia $92,750
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $92,330
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,920
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $91,350

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,580
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $55,140
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,010
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,400
    Rehabilitation Counselors $41,070
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $80,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Des Moines, IA is $43.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.71 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Des Moines, IA is 30.5% above the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $49,460 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,020.