How much does a healthcare social worker make in Iowa?
$63,050a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in Iowa. That is $30.31 an hour or $5,254 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.31
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,140Median: $63,050Highest 10%: $80,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,140 | $22.18 | |
| 25th | $51,170 | $24.60 | |
| Median | $63,050 | $30.31 | |
| 75th | $74,320 | $35.73 | |
| 90th | $80,360 | $38.63 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Iowa City, IA | $67,820 |
| Sioux City, IA | $65,450 |
| Omaha, NE | $63,360 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $62,400 |
| Des Moines, IA | $62,360 |
| Dubuque, IA | $62,240 |
| Waterloo, IA | $61,980 |
| Ames, IA | $61,760 |
| Davenport, IA | $58,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare social workers.
| 31. Ohio | $63,610 |
| 32. Colorado | $63,480 |
| 33. North Carolina | $63,280 |
| 34. Iowa | $63,050 |
| 35. North Dakota | $62,860 |
| 36. Georgia | $62,420 |
| 37. Nebraska | $62,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $30.31 ($63,050 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $63,050 against $67,880 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Iowa rank for healthcare social worker pay?
Iowa ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays healthcare social workers the most?
Iowa City, IA, with a median of $67,820 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.