Clinical Social Worker salary in Iowa
Clinical Social Workers in Iowa earn a median of $30.40 per hour, about $63,230 a year, 7% below the U.S. median of $32.74. The middle half earn between $27.67 and $33.89 per hour. The highest median among Iowa metro areas is in Iowa City, IA, at $32.34 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $30.40median pay per hour
- $63,230median pay per year
- 1,180employed in Iowa
- #37of 50 states by median pay
Clinical Social Worker pay in Iowa: percentiles
| Level | Iowa per hour | Iowa per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.12 | $50,170 | $21.65 |
| Lower quartile | $27.67 | $57,550 | $26.62 |
| Median | $30.40 | $63,230 | $32.74 |
| Upper quartile | $33.89 | $70,490 | $40.10 |
| Top 10% | $37.97 | $78,980 | $48.50 |
Clinical Social Worker pay by metro area in Iowa
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Iowa median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $32.34 | $67,260 | 150 | 6% above | $35.34 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $31.00 | $64,490 | 240 | 2% above | $33.81 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $30.46 | $63,360 | 110 | in line with | $34.24 |
| Dubuque, IA | $30.40 | $63,230 | 50 | in line with | $34.81 |
| Ames, IA | $30.05 | $62,500 | 30 | 1% below | $33.83 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $30.04 | $62,490 | 150 | 1% below | $33.72 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $29.84 | $62,080 | 40 | 2% below | $34.52 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $29.23 | $60,790 | 80 | 4% below | $33.58 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Clinical Social Worker pay in states next to Iowa
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Common questions
How much does a clinical social worker make in Iowa?
The median is $30.40 per hour, about $63,230 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $24.12 and the top 10% earn over $37.97 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Iowa city pays clinical social workers the most?
Among Iowa metro areas, Iowa City, IA has the highest median at $32.34 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Iowa rank for clinical social worker pay?
Iowa ranks 37th of 50 states by median clinical social worker pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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