The median annual wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $64,490 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $67,160.
Pay spans roughly $55,840 at the 10th percentile to $82,040 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.00 per hour. An estimated 240 people work as healthcare social workers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $64,490 |
| Mean (annual) | $67,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.00 |
| 10th percentile | $55,840 |
| 90th percentile | $82,040 |
| Employment | 240 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.