DOL Median (Illinois)
$44,215
vs National
-12.4%
National: $50,450BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,904
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,215
-12.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,450
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Healthcare Social Workers in Illinois earns $44,215 in nominal terms, which is 12.4% below the national average of $50,450. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,904 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SOCIAL WORK CONSULTATION GROUP, INC. | $62,400 | 1 |
| CHICAGO IRISH IMMIGRANT SUPPORT | $46,666 | 1 |
| Xilin Association | $46,000 | 2 |
| FRIEND HEALTH | $45,200 | 1 |
| United Methodist Homes & Services | $45,000 | 1 |
| ASTORIA PLACE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, LLC | $45,000 | 2 |
| HCN HOME HEALTHCARE , INC | $43,430 | 1 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $40,000 | 1 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO | $38,357 | 1 |
| ASBURY COURT LLC | $35,435 | 1 |
| CLAYTON RESIDENTIAL HOME | $34,674 | 1 |
| Friend Family Health Center | $34,200 | 1 |
| NILES NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC | $31,377 | 2 |
| HCN HOME HEALTH CARE, INC | N/A | 2 |
| SocialWork Consultation Group, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Healthcare Social Workers
Lansing, MI · $115,000South San Francisco, CA · $100,050Durham, NC · $99,840Palo Alto, CA · $90,969Wichita, KS · $90,000Top-Paying Roles in Illinois
Surgeons, All Other · $350,000Cardiologists · $300,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $230,000Physicians, All Other · $230,000Orthodontists · $216,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Healthcare Social Workers make in Illinois?
The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Illinois is $44,215 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Healthcare Social Workers?
A Healthcare Social Workers in Illinois earns 12.4% less than the national median of $50,450, or $47,904 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.