Of the 8,350 social workers employed in Iowa, 350 work in Decorah. There has been a 22% decline in the number of social workers in Decorah between the years 2006 and 2010. As the employment for social workers in Decorah has decreased, overall employment in Decorah has also decreased.

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Salaries for social workers in Decorah have increased. In 2010 social workers in Decorah reportedly earned an average salary of $40,130 per year. Social workers in Decorah made a yearly average salary of $35,300, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Decorah.

Decorah social workers earn a median yearly salary of $39,933. The 10% of social workers in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $25,950 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 114% higher salaries.

On average social workers in Decorah earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Decorah.

Many of Decorah's social workers are graduates of the only accredited social work school in the city.

There is one degree and certificate program in social work offered by Decorah's social work school.

Approximately 13 students graduated from social work courses in 2010.