Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $46,720 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.46
10th percentile $36,790
90th percentile $61,640
Employed locally 280
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,790
    25th
    $42,830
    50th (median)
    $46,720
    75th
    $51,750
    90th
    $61,640

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 78% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $74,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,810
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $70,590
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $69,800
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $68,310
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $66,090

    Related occupations in Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,430
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,710
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,020
    Healthcare Social Workers $48,770
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,700
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $45,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Joplin?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Joplin, MO-KS is $22.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.89 or more per hour.

    Is Joplin above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 20.2% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Joplin?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,790 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,830.