Healthcare Social Workers pay range in Peoria
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,760 or more. The middle half of healthcare social workers in Peoria earn between $43,680 and $74,840.
- $40K10th
- $44K25th
- $59KMedian
- $75K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,510 | $4,959 | $28.61 |
| Median | $59,210 | $4,934 | $28.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,680 | $3,640 | $21.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,840 | $6,237 | $35.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Healthcare Social Workers pay in Peoria vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Healthcare social workers in Peoria earn 13% less than the Illinois average ($68,190) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($71,790). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $67,880.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $59,510 | $59,210 | $40,250 | $75,760 | 150 |
| Illinois | $68,190 | $64,270 | $47,290 | $96,970 | 4,910 |
| United States | $71,790 | $67,880 | $46,220 | $100,360 | 187,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Healthcare Social Workers salary after taxes in Peoria
On the average salary of $59,510, a single filer in Peoria takes home about $47,192 a year, or $3,933 a month and $1,815 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Peoria a good place for healthcare social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Peoria area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $59,510 buys what about $65,230 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Peoria ($49,590). A typical home costs $172,742, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Healthcare Social Workers salary in other Illinois cities
Peoria ranks 8th of 8 Illinois metro areas for this job; Bloomington pays the most ($72,300).
- Bloomington$72,300
- Chicago$71,450
- Champaign$66,700
- Springfield$65,340
- Rockford$64,970
- Decatur$59,700
- Kankakee$59,680
- Peoria$59,510
Highest-paying cities for healthcare social workers
Napa, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($129,130).
- Napa, CA$129,130
- San Luis Obispo, CA$112,750
- Vallejo, CA$112,700
- San Jose, CA$108,280
- Santa Rosa, CA$106,760
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Healthcare Social Workers salary in Peoria: questions
How much do healthcare social workers make an hour in Peoria?
$28.61 an hour on average, and $28.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level healthcare social workers salary in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the healthcare social workers take-home pay in Peoria?
About $47,192 a year ($3,933 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,510.
Do healthcare social workers earn more in Peoria than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,790).
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 21-1022; area Peoria, IL (37900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.