Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Missouri
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Missouri earn a median salary of $46,813 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -22.1% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 3,150 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $42,260 to $56,110 depending on location.
$46,813
Avg median salary in Missouri
$56,110
Highest paying metro
$42,260
Lowest paying metro
3,150
Employed in Missouri
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $56,110 | $46,940 | $65,410 | 1,120 |
| Columbia, MO | $48,140 | $40,170 | $54,730 | 100 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $48,010 | $38,290 | $51,010 | 60 |
| Springfield, MO | $47,790 | $40,010 | $54,540 | 190 |
| Southeast Missouri | $46,790 | $38,300 | $53,340 | 170 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $46,380 | $40,050 | $58,810 | 940 |
| North Missouri | $46,360 | $38,490 | $53,770 | 150 |
| Central Missouri | $45,010 | $38,800 | $52,460 | 210 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $44,390 | $39,820 | $51,060 | 50 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $43,700 | $39,150 | $50,010 | 100 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $42,260 | $36,590 | $46,180 | 60 |