Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area is 100.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $55,050 per year or $26.46 per hour.
  • The percentage of Iowa Health Care Social Workers who work in Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #8 in Iowa for salary and #12 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Iowa for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #303 in the nation for salary and #446 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #293 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Iowa

Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $55,050 or $26.46 per hour which is 4% less than the Iowa average salary of $57,840.

AverageSoutheast Iowa Nonmetropolitan AreaIowa% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.46$27.81-4.85%
Annual Salary$55,050$57,840-4.82%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $55,050 or $26.46 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageSoutheast Iowa Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.46$29.96-11.68%
Annual Salary$55,050$62,310-11.65%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $62,993 which compares to the Iowa average annual salary of $57,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area is 13% less than the Iowa average, which means Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Iowa average.

  • Iowa average salary is $57,840.
  • Iowa cost-of-living adjusted salary is $63,526.
  • Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $55,050.
  • Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,993.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area$55,05087.39%$62,993
Iowa$57,84091.05%$63,526
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $46,930 and $61,050 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $74,350, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $39,000, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year10Under $39,000
15%2 – 4 years15$39,000 – $46,930
25%5 – 9 years25$46,930 – $49,980
25%10 – 14 years25$49,980 – $61,050
15%15 – 20 years15$49,980 – $74,350
10%20+ years10Above $74,350
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $55,050, Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($82,960), and School Psychologists ($73,180).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,190), and Social Workers ($52,250).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$82,960
School Psychologists$73,180
Health Care Social Workers$55,050
Social Workers$52,250
Substance Abuse Counselors$51,190
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area is 100.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $55,050 per year or $26.46 per hour in Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $62,993 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area are Psychology Teachers($82,960), School Psychologists($73,180), Health Care Social Workers($55,050).


Additional Salary Reports for Health Care Social Workers in Iowa cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data