Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Social and Human Service Assistants in Missouri earn a median salary of $39,147 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.2% vs the national median of $45,120. An estimated 6,930 social and human service assistants are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $36,050 to $44,820 depending on location.
$39,147
Avg median salary in Missouri
$44,820
Highest paying metro
$36,050
Lowest paying metro
6,930
Employed in Missouri
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Social and Human Service Assistants salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $44,820 | $38,200 | $49,980 | 2,270 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $43,980 | $35,900 | $47,430 | 140 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $42,360 | $37,020 | $50,100 | 2,320 |
| Central Missouri | $39,080 | $35,390 | $44,920 | 420 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $38,470 | $35,280 | $46,820 | 80 |
| North Missouri | $38,430 | $35,470 | $44,890 | 220 |
| Columbia, MO | $37,870 | $35,980 | $46,220 | 250 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $37,640 | $31,720 | $46,120 | 120 |
| Springfield, MO | $37,500 | $35,150 | $45,710 | 360 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $37,020 | $29,840 | $44,850 | 140 |
| Southeast Missouri | $36,540 | $31,700 | $45,710 | 460 |
| Southwest Missouri | $36,050 | $31,150 | $38,790 | 150 |