This page provides you with a complete overview of the Social Worker field in the state of Iowa. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring a Social Worker and more.
Average Salary of Iowa Social Workers
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Iowa Social Worker was $50,000 vs the national salary of $51,000. A Social Worker in Iowa saw a large number of companies featuring over 789 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship, and Commission while the most common level of experience required for Social Worker jobs was Entry Level.

| In USD as of September 26, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Iowa Social Worker | $50,000  | 
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Average Social Worker salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Recover Health, Hy-Vee, Inc., Children’s Square USA, Management & Training Corporation, and UnityPoint Health offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship, and Commission with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
Additional Salaries of Social Workers
In this section explore additional details on popular jobs within social work:
- Community Social Worker
 - Family Social Worker
 - Healthcare Social Worker
 - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
 - Medical Social Worker
 - Mental Health Social Worker
 - Psychiatric Social Worker
 - Public Health Social Worker
 - School Social Worker
 - Substance Abuse Social Worker
 
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Community Social Worker | $50,000  | 
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Average Community Social Worker salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Community Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Lutheran Services in Iowa, Linn-Mar Community School District, Hillcrest Family Services, Care Initiatives, and Management & Training Corporation offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Internship with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Family Social Worker | $51,000  | 
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Average Family Social Worker salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Family Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Hillcrest Family Services, Linn-Mar Community School District, Lutheran Services in Iowa, Care Initiatives, and Families First Counseling Services offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Healthcare Social Worker | $58,000  | 
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Average Healthcare Social Worker salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Healthcare Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Catholic Health Initiatives, Midwest Health Management, Lutheran Services in Iowa, Care Initiatives, and Aegis Therapies offering Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Licensed Clinical Social Worker | $60,000  | 
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Average Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Catholic Health Initiatives, UnityPoint Health, Deer Oaks Mental Health Associates, Lutheran Services in Iowa, and AseraCare Hospice offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Medical Social Worker | $52,000  | 
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Average Medical Social Worker salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Medical Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Management & Training Corporation, Midwest Health Management, Deer Oaks Mental Health Associates, Care Initiatives, and Hillcrest Family Services offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Commission, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Mental Health Social Worker | $55,000  | 
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Average Mental Health Social Worker salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Mental Health Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Catholic Health Initiatives, Linn-Mar Community School District, Lutheran Services in Iowa, Deer Oaks Mental Health Associates, and Heart and Solutions offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Psychiatric Social Worker | $67,000  | 
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Average Psychiatric Social Worker salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Psychiatric Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Tanager Place, Seasons Center for Behavioral Health, UnityPoint Health, Mercy Cedar Rapids, and Johnson County Crisis Center offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Public Health Social Worker | $54,000  | 
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Average Public Health Social Worker salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Public Health Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were UnityPoint Health, Midwest Health Management, Catholic Health Initiatives, Care Initiatives, and HCI VNS Care Services offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| School Social Worker | $47,000  | 
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Average School Social Worker salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average School Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were UnityPoint Health, Hy-Vee, Inc., Midwest Health Management, Linn-Mar Community School District, and Management & Training Corporation offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Internship with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Substance Abuse Social Worker | $50,000  | 
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Average Substance Abuse Social Worker salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Substance Abuse Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Catholic Health Initiatives, Delta Physician Placement, The Transition House Inc., Community & Family Resources, and Milestone Health Solutions offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
Top Employers of Iowa Social Worker’s
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 789 jobs for a Iowa Social Worker with most employers looking for Entry Level and Mid Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* | 
|---|---|
| UnityPoint Health | 70 jobs | 
| Lutheran Services in Iowa | 24 jobs | 
| Big 10 Mart Convenience Stores | 22 jobs | 
| Catholic Health Initiatives | 21 jobs | 
| Four Oaks | 19 jobs | 
| Aegis Therapies | 18 jobs | 
| TherapyTravelers | 17 jobs | 
| Care Initiatives | 16 jobs | 
| Youth & Shelter Services, Inc. | 12 jobs | 
| Hillcrest Family Services | 11 jobs | 
| Bright Horizons Family Solutions | 10 jobs | 
| Recover Health | 9 jobs | 
| Hy-Vee, Inc. | 8 jobs | 
| Children’s Square USA | 8 jobs | 
| Management & Training Corporation | 8 jobs | 
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 789 Social Worker jobs in Iowa.
| City | # Jobs Available* | 
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| Des Moines, IA | 64 jobs | 
| Iowa | 55 jobs | 
| Waterloo, IA | 46 jobs | 
| Iowa City, IA | 38 jobs | 
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 35 jobs | 
Get More Information
- Iowa Board of Social Work – Home
 - Iowa Board of Social Work – Continuing Education
 - Social Workers – Iowa Veterans Home
 
*Indicates number of job postings as of September, 2016.
 
		                        
				
				
				
				
