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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Idaho (2026)
$35.82 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,146/year ($4,845/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 15th of 51 states for Healthcare Social Worker pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 750 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $74,500 a year — though pay ranges from $50,950 for newcomers to $97,670 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $97,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 750 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Idaho (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $74,500 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,146 — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
| Gross (median) | $74,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,560 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,699 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$3,095 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,146 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,845 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Idaho?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Idaho is $74,500 per year ($35.82 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,460 and $80,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $74,500, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $58,146 per year ($4,845 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 750 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Idaho in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Idaho state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Idaho.