Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $53,480 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.71
10th percentile $38,110
90th percentile $80,930
Employed locally 400
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,110
    25th
    $41,510
    50th (median)
    $53,480
    75th
    $64,340
    90th
    $80,930

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 87% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 13% 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 Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,900
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $50,020
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,490
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,500
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $47,790
    Community Health Workers $44,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Springfield, MO is $25.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Springfield, MO is 21.5% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,110 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,510.