How much does a social and human service assistant make in Missouri?
$41,780a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in Missouri. That is $20.09 an hour or $3,482 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.09
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,730Median: $41,780Highest 10%: $50,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,730 | $15.25 | |
| 25th | $36,770 | $17.68 | |
| Median | $41,780 | $20.09 | |
| 75th | $47,050 | $22.62 | |
| 90th | $50,710 | $24.38 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $45,860 |
| St. Louis, MO | $45,430 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $42,110 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $40,150 |
| Columbia, MO | $40,090 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $39,550 |
| Springfield, MO | $38,840 |
| Joplin, MO | $38,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social and human service assistants.
| 29. Kansas | $42,570 |
| 30. Iowa | $42,480 |
| 31. Hawaii | $42,400 |
| 32. Missouri | $41,780 |
| 33. Arizona | $40,730 |
| 34. Delaware | $40,710 |
| 35. Tennessee | $40,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $20.09 ($41,780 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $41,780 against $45,930 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Missouri rank for social and human service assistant pay?
Missouri ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays social and human service assistants the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $45,860 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.