Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Missouri earn a median salary of $46,894 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.9% vs the national median of $58,570. An estimated 9,610 child, family, and school social workers are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $45,440 to $49,500 depending on location.
$46,894
Avg median salary in Missouri
$49,500
Highest paying metro
$45,440
Lowest paying metro
9,610
Employed in Missouri
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inChild, Family, and School Social Workers salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $49,500 | $45,010 | $58,900 | 3,550 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $49,380 | $45,620 | $58,380 | 2,440 |
| Southwest Missouri | $48,190 | $42,830 | $51,690 | 160 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $46,750 | $40,180 | $53,560 | 330 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $46,720 | $42,830 | $51,750 | 280 |
| North Missouri | $46,530 | $42,830 | $53,560 | 320 |
| Springfield, MO | $46,490 | $42,190 | $49,500 | 640 |
| Central Missouri | $46,070 | $42,800 | $49,500 | 490 |
| Southeast Missouri | $46,070 | $39,420 | $50,130 | 750 |
| Columbia, MO | $45,910 | $40,610 | $49,330 | 280 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $45,680 | $42,830 | $52,210 | 170 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $45,440 | $39,130 | $49,860 | 200 |