Social Worker Salary in Iowa
Based on 1K+ workers in Iowa
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IA)
$50,340
$24.202/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
-11.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$36K – $78K
1K employed in Iowa
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,430 |
| 25th percentile | $39,360 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $50,340 |
| 75th percentile | $65,520 |
| 90th percentile | $78,400 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Iowa vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $45,870 |
| 2023 | $48,850 |
| 2024 | $50,340 |
| Year | Iowa Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $45,870 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $48,850 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $50,340 | $56,931 |