Healthcare Social Workers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $56,890 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.35
10th percentile $39,730
90th percentile $87,770
Employed locally 2,080
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,730
    25th
    $45,370
    50th (median)
    $56,890
    75th
    $72,320
    90th
    $87,770

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 73% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 27% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,940
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,500
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $53,300
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,360
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,380
    Community Health Workers $48,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $27.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.28 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 16.4% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,730 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,370.