How much does a social worker make in Peoria?
$45,200a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $21.73 an hour or $3,767 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.73
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among cities
- 218 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,390Median: $45,200Highest 10%: $96,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,390 | $19.42 | |
| 25th | $40,390 | $19.42 | |
| Median | $45,200 | $21.73 | |
| 75th | $55,060 | $26.47 | |
| 90th | $96,890 | $46.58 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| St. Louis, MO | $93,100 |
| Davenport, IA | $81,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $71,740 |
| Springfield, IL | $61,030 |
| Rockford, IL | $48,530 |
Related jobs in Peoria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $74,410 |
| Educational | $59,510 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $59,210 |
| Director | $58,300 |
| Substance Abuse | $57,350 |
| Child | $56,740 |
| Clergy | $56,080 |
| Community Health Worker | $50,710 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $49,360 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $49,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $21.73 ($45,200 a year).
Do social workers make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $45,200 against $71,900 nationally, 37% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $64,030, so Peoria pays 29% less.
Where does Peoria rank for social worker pay?
218 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,890 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.