Social Workers, All Other Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Illinois
Social Workers, All Other in Illinois earn a median salary of $69,342 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.2% vs the national median of $69,480. An estimated 1,610 social workers, all other are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $44,660 to $91,060 depending on location.
$69,342
Avg median salary in Illinois
$91,060
Highest paying metro
$44,660
Lowest paying metro
1,610
Employed in Illinois
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Social Workers, All Other salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Illinois | $91,060 | $55,800 | $100,790 | — |
| South Illinois | $88,460 | $52,060 | $104,540 | 90 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $81,500 | $54,750 | $102,810 | 1,140 |
| Rockford, IL | $80,970 | $48,360 | $91,790 | 50 |
| Springfield, IL | $67,190 | $48,750 | $89,320 | 50 |
| East Central Illinois | $61,590 | $37,060 | $91,890 | 110 |
| Champaign, IL | $60,870 | $55,900 | $78,360 | 30 |
| Northwest Illinois | $47,780 | $38,940 | $65,260 | 50 |
| Peoria, IL | $44,660 | $40,050 | $74,510 | 90 |