Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Southwest Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,190 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.17
10th percentile $35,230
90th percentile $57,840
Employed locally 160
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,230
    25th
    $42,830
    50th (median)
    $48,190
    75th
    $51,690
    90th
    $57,840

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,410
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,050
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,280
    Healthcare Social Workers $43,730
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $45,390
    Community Health Workers $48,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Southwest Missouri is $23.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Southwest Missouri is 17.7% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,230 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,830.