Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $43,730 -35.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.02
10th percentile $36,500
90th percentile $81,380
Employed locally 80
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,500
    25th
    $41,390
    50th (median)
    $43,730
    75th
    $62,070
    90th
    $81,380

    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 Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$51,410
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,190
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,050
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,280
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$45,390
    Community Health Workers$48,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Southwest Missouri is $21.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Southwest Missouri is 35.8% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,500 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,390.