How much does a Child Welfare Worker make in IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Child Welfare Worker in Iowa is $31,170. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $27,959 to a high of $35,976, with most professionals earning between $29,489 and $33,686.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Child Welfare Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary $27,959 IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary $29,489 IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary $31,170 IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary $33,686 IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary $35,976 IA April 01, 2025
25% $29,489 10% $27,959 90% $35,976 75% $33,686 $31,170 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Ackley, IA Avg. Salary $31,065 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ackworth, IA Avg. Salary $32,837 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adair, IA Avg. Salary $32,675 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adel, IA Avg. Salary $32,756 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Afton, IA Avg. Salary $32,675 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agency, IA Avg. Salary $32,272 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ainsworth, IA Avg. Salary $31,868 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Akron, IA Avg. Salary $29,938 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Albert City, IA Avg. Salary $29,918 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Albia, IA Avg. Salary $32,675 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Child Caregiver II

    1 - 3 years experience
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