Healthcare Social Workers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for healthcare social workers is $34.34 an hour ($71,430 a year). About 3,770 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($67,880). It is 11% higher than the Illinois median ($64,270).
Pay range for healthcare social workers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.70 | $49,300 |
| 25% of workers | $28.28 | $58,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.34 | $71,430 |
| 75% of workers | $38.64 | $80,370 |
| 90% of workers | $47.06 | $97,880 |
Healthcare Social Workers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $78,960 | 40 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $71,430 | 3,770 |
| Springfield | $63,370 | 70 |
| Rockford | $63,070 | 160 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $62,860 | 140 |
| Peoria | $59,210 | 150 |
| Kankakee | $58,400 | 50 |
| Decatur | $52,680 | 50 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for healthcare social workers
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +8.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 16,900 openings a year (BLS)
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