IA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1022

Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Iowa

Median Annual Salary $63,230 -7% below national average (national: $68,090)
$64,410Mean Annual
$30Median Hourly
1,180Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$63,230
$50,160
10th pct.
$78,980
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$50,160$24.12
25th percentile$57,560$27.67
50th percentile (median)$63,230$30.40
75th percentile$70,480$33.89
90th percentile (top earners)$78,980$37.97
Mean (average)$64,410$30.97

How Iowa Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Iowa
Iowa (current) $63,230
California $92,970 +47%
District of Columbia $92,600 +46%
Oregon $85,150 +35%
Hawaii $84,640 +34%
Connecticut $81,900 +30%
New Jersey $81,710 +29%
Rhode Island $79,460 +26%
Vermont $78,390 +24%

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Related Occupations in Iowa

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Insurance Sales Agents $63,150 6,160
Brickmasons and Blockmasons $63,470 410
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $63,480 2,860
Social and Community Service Managers $62,920 2,780
Computer Network Support Specialists $63,560 2,020
Electricians $62,880 8,900

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Healthcare Social Workers salary in Iowa?

The mean healthcare social workers salary in Iowa is $64,410 per year. The median (middle) salary is $63,230 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Healthcare Social Workers in Iowa?

Entry-level healthcare social workerss (10th percentile) in Iowa typically earn around $50,160 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $57,560 per year.

What is the highest Healthcare Social Workers salary in Iowa?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Iowa make approximately $78,980 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $70,480 per year.

How does the Iowa Healthcare Social Workers salary compare to the national average?

The median healthcare social workers salary in Iowa is $63,230, which is -7% below national average of $68,090.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes