Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

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

Median annual salary $48,770 -28.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.45
10th percentile $37,370
90th percentile $71,620
Employed locally 120
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,370
    25th
    $41,410
    50th (median)
    $48,770
    75th
    $62,570
    90th
    $71,620

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 81% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 19% 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 Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,720
    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
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,700
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $45,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Joplin?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Joplin, MO-KS is $23.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.67 or more per hour.

    Is Joplin above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 28.4% 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 Joplin?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,370 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,410.