Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $48,420 -28.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.28
10th percentile $35,640
90th percentile $69,000
Employed locally 110
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,640
    25th
    $37,370
    50th (median)
    $48,420
    75th
    $58,660
    90th
    $69,000

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 33% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,440
    Modesto, CA $95,710
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $84,640
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $80,590
    Vermont $78,390
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $78,330

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,750
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $49,220
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,060
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $45,390
    Health Education Specialists $52,400
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Jefferson City, MO is $23.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.96 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Jefferson City, MO is 28.9% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,640 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,370.