Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $64,280 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.91
10th percentile $49,760
90th percentile $76,390
Employed locally 330
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,760
    25th
    $59,910
    50th (median)
    $64,280
    75th
    $68,550
    90th
    $76,390

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 93% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 7% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $82,970
    Lawrence, KS $68,620
    Jacksonville, FL $67,650
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $66,930
    Kansas City, MO-KS $64,500
    Topeka, KS $63,600

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,190
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,430
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,180
    Rehabilitation Counselors $37,440
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $53,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Wichita, KS is $30.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Wichita, KS is 5.6% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,760 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,910.