Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,420 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.13
10th percentile $39,000
90th percentile $70,870
Employed locally 370
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,000
    25th
    $45,050
    50th (median)
    $56,420
    75th
    $63,000
    90th
    $70,870

    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 Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,340
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $52,870
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,080
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $53,410
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $56,120
    Rehabilitation Counselors $38,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Kansas is $27.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Kansas is 17.1% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,000 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,050.