Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $68,620 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.99
10th percentile $42,070
90th percentile $71,950
Employed locally 40
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,070
    25th
    $57,050
    50th (median)
    $68,620
    75th
    $68,620
    90th
    $71,950

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 100% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 0% above 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $82,970
    Jacksonville, FL $67,650
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $66,930
    Kansas City, MO-KS $64,500
    Wichita, KS $64,280
    Topeka, KS $63,600

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$42,570
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$50,430
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54,630
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$57,300
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$43,880
    Rehabilitation Counselors$38,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Lawrence, KS is $32.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Lawrence, KS is 0.8% above 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,070 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,050.