Healthcare Social Workers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for healthcare social workers is $30.31 an hour ($63,050 a year). About 1,550 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($67,880). Iowa ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for healthcare social workers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.19 | $46,140 |
| 25% of workers | $24.60 | $51,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.31 | $63,050 |
| 75% of workers | $35.73 | $74,320 |
| 90% of workers | $38.63 | $80,360 |
Healthcare Social Workers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $67,820 | 160 |
| Sioux City | $65,450 | 50 |
| Cedar Rapids | $62,400 | 130 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $62,360 | 400 |
| Dubuque | $62,240 | 60 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $61,980 | 100 |
| Ames | $61,760 | 30 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $58,920 | 150 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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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