Healthcare Social Workers Salary
In Mankato, MN, healthcare social workers earn $78,800 at the median, or about $37.89 an hour. The range runs from $66K at the entry level to $92K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 90.95), which stretches that salary to about $86,641 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,171/month, or 22.8% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $79K get you in Mankato?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Mankato’s Regional Price Parity (90.95). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Mankato
Mankato sits well above the national pay line for healthcare social workers, local pay runs about 16% higher than the U.S. median of $68K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,171/month, 23.5% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 90.95 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Mankato offers a genuinely strong financial position for healthcare social workerss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for healthcare social workers in metros near Mankato, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $74K | $71K |
| Rochester | $81K | $89K |
| Duluth | $64K | $72K |
| St. Cloud | $66K | $75K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Mankato, MN
Entry-level healthcare social workers (10th percentile) start around $66K. Mid-career wages sit at $79K. Top earners bring in $92K or more, a $26K spread from bottom to top.
Healthcare Social Workers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Healthcare Social Workers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $94K | +39% | 420 |
| California | $90K | +32% | 17,690 |
| Hawaii | $85K | +26% | 660 |
| Oregon | $84K | +24% | 2,320 |
| New Jersey | $83K | +22% | 4,310 |
| Vermont | $81K | +20% | 250 |
| Connecticut | $80K | +18% | 1,650 |
| Washington | $79K | +16% | 5,180 |
| Nevada | $78K | +16% | 1,160 |
| New Hampshire | $78K | +15% | 590 |
| Utah | $78K | +15% | 1,750 |
| Massachusetts | $76K | +13% | 7,220 |
| Maryland | $76K | +13% | 4,750 |
| Rhode Island | $75K | +11% | 630 |
| Idaho | $75K | +10% | 750 |
| Minnesota | $74K | +9% | 2,430 |
| New York | $73K | +8% | 20,440 |
| Maine | $72K | +5% | 790 |
| Texas | $70K | +3% | 10,880 |
| Michigan | $68K | -0% | 4,860 |
| Wisconsin | $67K | -1% | 3,770 |
| Virginia | $67K | -2% | 3,070 |
| New Mexico | $66K | -3% | 1,200 |
| Florida | $65K | -5% | 10,520 |
| Delaware | $65K | -5% | 780 |
| Indiana | $65K | -5% | 3,890 |
| Kansas | $64K | -5% | 1,360 |
| Illinois | $64K | -5% | 4,910 |
| Kentucky | $64K | -6% | 1,980 |
| Arizona | $64K | -6% | 3,100 |
| Ohio | $64K | -6% | 8,930 |
| Colorado | $63K | -6% | 3,670 |
| North Carolina | $63K | -7% | 5,120 |
| Iowa | $63K | -7% | 1,550 |
| North Dakota | $63K | -7% | 330 |
| Georgia | $62K | -8% | 6,970 |
| Nebraska | $62K | -8% | 980 |
| Wyoming | $62K | -8% | 180 |
| Mississippi | $62K | -8% | 1,890 |
| Alaska | $62K | -9% | 480 |
| Pennsylvania | $62K | -9% | 9,630 |
| Tennessee | $61K | -10% | 5,970 |
| Louisiana | $61K | -10% | 1,970 |
| South Carolina | $61K | -10% | 3,100 |
| West Virginia | $60K | -11% | 1,100 |
| Alabama | $60K | -12% | 2,850 |
| Missouri | $60K | -12% | 4,430 |
| South Dakota | $58K | -15% | 790 |
| Montana | $57K | -16% | 840 |
| Oklahoma | $56K | -17% | 2,310 |
| Arkansas | $56K | -18% | 1,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a healthcare social worker afford a 2BR apartment alone in Mankato?
Yes — at the median salary of $79K, rent takes 23.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,171/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for healthcare social workers in Mankato?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new healthcare social workers typically earn — is $66K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,955/month. At HUD’s $1,171/month FMR, rent would take 30% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is healthcare social worker a high-paying job in Mankato?
Local pay is 16% above the national median — $79K here vs. $68K nationally.
How does Mankato compare to the national average for healthcare social workers?
Mankato pays $79K median vs. the U.S. average of $68K — that’s +16%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 90.95), the purchasing-power equivalent is $87K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do healthcare social workers make in Mankato, MN?
The median is $78,800 a year, that works out to about $38 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $65,910, and experienced healthcare social workers can clear $91,950. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $79K enough to live in Mankato?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,991/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,171/month, which eats 23.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a healthcare social workers salary go in Mankato?
Mankato has a Regional Price Parity of 90.95 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median healthcare social workers salary is worth about $86,641 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do healthcare social workers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.