54+ Social Worker Jobs in Iowa
Social Worker positions in Iowa with $50K-$75K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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54+ Social Worker Jobs in Iowa Available Now
These 13 roles pay ~$85k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How Iowa Compares for Social Worker Pay
Iowa against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own social worker postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Social Worker roles in Iowa advertise $14k above the $87k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $196k.
| State | Median pay | vs IA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (this page) | $101k | — | 5.7/10 | 57 |
| Wyoming#1 | $196k | +$94k | 7.5/10 | 7 |
| Missouriborders | $85k | −$17k | 5.6/10 | 138 |
| Wisconsinborders | $84k | −$17k | 6.5/10 | 152 |
| Illinoisborders | $77k | −$24k | 5.2/10 | 271 |
| Minnesotaborders | $76k | −$25k | 5.8/10 | 155 |
| South Dakotaborders | $71k | −$30k | 4.7/10 | 13 |
| Nebraskaborders | $65k | −$36k | 5.4/10 | 26 |
“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Social Worker Jobs in Iowa: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Iowa offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in iowa. With 54+ open positions and salaries ranging from $43K to $105K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Worker Jobs in Iowa on this page have an average score of 4.1/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for social worker jobs in iowa include Care Initiatives, UnityPoint Health, St. Croix Hospice, Four Oaks Family & Children Services, and more. Positions span social worker jobs iowa. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs in iowa, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do social workers earn in Iowa?
Listed social workers in Iowa on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $43K to $105K per year, with a median near $67K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid social workers jobs available?
Some social workers roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which social workers jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers in Iowa right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include Care Initiatives, UnityPoint Health, St. Croix Hospice, Four Oaks Family & Children Services, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in iowa are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 54+ social workers positions in Iowa listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Social Worker Jobs in Iowa
University of Iowa7 open roles here · WLB 53/100
- Care Initiatives4 open roles here · WLB 63/100
Four Oaks Family & Children Services4 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Four Oaks Family and Childrens Services4 open roles here · WLB 79/100
Gotham Enterprises4 open roles here · WLB 95/100
Mercy Cedar Rapids3 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Psychiatric Medical Care2 open roles here · WLB 78/100
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