Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Illinois
Healthcare Social Workers in Illinois earn a median of $64,270 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,270
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($67,880)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,910
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,290; the top 10% earn over $96,970. Nationally the range is $46,220 to $100,360.
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- Marriage and Family Therapists$60,970 median in Illinois
- Rehabilitation Counselors$49,350 median in Illinois
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$83,750 median in Illinois
- School Psychologists$84,690 median in Illinois
Healthcare Social Workers pay in Illinois
How much do healthcare social workers make in Illinois?
The median is $64,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,290 and the top 10% earn over $96,970. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for healthcare social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $67,880). Living costs are not included.