Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area is 70.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $53,880 per year or $25.91 per hour.
  • The percentage of Iowa Health Care Social Workers who work in Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area is 6%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #10 in Iowa for salary and #11 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Iowa for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #341 in the nation for salary and #445 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #364 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Iowa

Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,880 or $25.91 per hour which is 6% less than the Iowa average salary of $57,840.

AverageSouthwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan AreaIowa% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.91$27.81-6.83%
Annual Salary$53,880$57,840-6.85%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,880 or $25.91 per hour which is 13% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageSouthwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.91$29.96-13.52%
Annual Salary$53,880$62,310-13.53%
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 Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $61,655 which compares to the Iowa average annual salary of $57,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area is 13% less than the Iowa average, which means Southwest 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.
  • Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $53,880.
  • Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $61,655.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area$53,88087.39%$61,655
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 Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $47,040 and $61,690 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 $63,480, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $38,990, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year7Under $38,990
15%2 – 4 years10$38,990 – $47,040
25%5 – 9 years18$47,040 – $49,980
25%10 – 14 years18$49,980 – $61,690
15%15 – 20 years10$49,980 – $63,480
10%20+ years7Above $63,480
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($46,420), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,430).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$53,880
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,430
Social Workers$46,420
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area is 70.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,880 per year or $25.91 per hour in Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $61,655 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area are Health Care Social Workers($53,880), Substance Abuse Counselors($47,430), Social Workers($46,420).


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