Social Workers, All Other Salary in Iowa

Other social workers in Iowa earn the most in Des Moines (average $93,240 a year) and the least in Davenport ($78,100), across the 3 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other social workers average at $88,940 and the median at $91,170 for 230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $75,910.

Social Workers, All Other average salary by city in Iowa

Des Moines$93,240
Iowa City$92,860
Davenport$78,100

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Des Moines	$93,240	$94,930	$84,070	$71,493	92
Iowa City	$92,860	$90,900	$85,550	$71,240	92
Davenport	$78,100	$81,000	$52,160	$61,417	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Social Workers, All Other salary in other states

Social Workers, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Iowa

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1029.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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