How much does a social worker make in Missouri?
$98,740a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in Missouri. That is $47.47 an hour or $8,228 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.47
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,770Median: $98,740Highest 10%: $119,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,770 | $24.41 | |
| 25th | $74,270 | $35.71 | |
| Median | $98,740 | $47.47 | |
| 75th | $110,000 | $52.89 | |
| 90th | $119,800 | $57.57 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $104,400 |
| St. Louis, MO | $93,100 |
| Springfield, MO | $59,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 5. Washington | $102,500 |
| 6. Oklahoma | $101,900 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $101,300 |
| 8. Missouri | $98,740 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $96,380 |
| 10. South Carolina | $96,350 |
| 11. Alabama | $94,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $47.47 ($98,740 a year).
Do social workers make more in Missouri than the national average?
Yes: $98,740 against $71,900 nationally, 37% more.
Where does Missouri rank for social worker pay?
Missouri ranks 8 of 50 states.
Which city in Missouri pays social workers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $104,400 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.