Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Central Missouri

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

Median annual salary $44,850 -34.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.56
10th percentile $35,880
90th percentile $73,170
Employed locally 220
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,880
    25th
    $38,390
    50th (median)
    $44,850
    75th
    $57,430
    90th
    $73,170

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Related occupations in Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$49,940
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,880
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,070
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,080
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,010
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$45,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Central Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Central Missouri is $21.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.26 or more per hour.

    Is Central Missouri above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Central Missouri is 34.1% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,880 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,390.