How much does a healthcare social worker make in Minnesota?
$73,970a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in Minnesota. That is $35.56 an hour or $6,164 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.56
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,720Median: $73,970Highest 10%: $95,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,720 | $24.87 | |
| 25th | $61,180 | $29.41 | |
| Median | $73,970 | $35.56 | |
| 75th | $84,260 | $40.51 | |
| 90th | $95,200 | $45.77 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rochester, MN | $80,590 |
| Mankato, MN | $78,800 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $73,970 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $66,080 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $65,970 |
| Duluth, MN | $63,590 |
| Fargo, ND | $62,860 |
| La Crosse, WI | $62,560 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $58,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare social workers.
| 13. Massachusetts | $76,440 |
| 14. Rhode Island | $75,390 |
| 15. Idaho | $74,500 |
| 16. Minnesota | $73,970 |
| 17. New York | $73,070 |
| 18. Maine | $71,610 |
| 19. Texas | $69,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $35.56 ($73,970 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $73,970 against $67,880 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for healthcare social worker pay?
Minnesota ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays healthcare social workers the most?
Rochester, MN, with a median of $80,590 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.