How much does a healthcare social worker make in Illinois?
$64,270a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in Illinois. That is $30.90 an hour or $5,356 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.90
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,290Median: $64,270Highest 10%: $96,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,290 | $22.74 | |
| 25th | $54,270 | $26.09 | |
| Median | $64,270 | $30.90 | |
| 75th | $78,610 | $37.79 | |
| 90th | $96,970 | $46.62 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bloomington, IL | $78,960 |
| Paducah, KY | $78,660 |
| Chicago, IL | $71,430 |
| Springfield, IL | $63,370 |
| Rockford, IL | $63,070 |
| Champaign, IL | $62,860 |
| St. Louis, MO | $62,200 |
| Peoria, IL | $59,210 |
| Davenport, IA | $58,920 |
| Kankakee, IL | $58,400 |
| Decatur, IL | $52,680 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $49,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare social workers.
| 25. Delaware | $64,620 |
| 26. Indiana | $64,580 |
| 27. Kansas | $64,440 |
| 28. Illinois | $64,270 |
| 29. Kentucky | $64,080 |
| 30. Arizona | $64,030 |
| 31. Ohio | $63,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $30.90 ($64,270 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $64,270 against $67,880 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Illinois rank for healthcare social worker pay?
Illinois ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays healthcare social workers the most?
Bloomington, IL, with a median of $78,960 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.