How much does a healthcare social worker make in Springfield?
$63,370a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $30.47 an hour or $5,281 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.47
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 206 of 374
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,580Median: $63,370Highest 10%: $78,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,580 | $22.39 | |
| 25th | $54,760 | $26.33 | |
| Median | $63,370 | $30.47 | |
| 75th | $75,440 | $36.27 | |
| 90th | $78,680 | $37.83 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers.
| Paducah, KY | $78,660 |
| Chicago, IL | $71,430 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Child | $76,330 |
| Health Education Specialist | $71,990 |
| Social Worker | $61,030 |
| Substance Abuse | $59,450 |
| Educational | $57,210 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $53,640 |
| Clergy | $52,070 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $51,680 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $46,010 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $30.47 ($63,370 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $63,370 against $67,880 nationally, 7% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $64,270, so Springfield pays 1% less.
Where does Springfield rank for healthcare social worker pay?
206 of 374 metro areas with data.
How much does a healthcare social worker make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,680 or more.
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.