Social Worker Salary in Kansas City, MO
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The median social worker in the Kansas City area earns $49,880 a year ($23.98 an hour), 16% below the U.S. median ($59,550) and 3% above the Missouri median ($48,520). Half of the 2,620 social workers there earn between $46,430 and $58,380.
Median $49,880
10th: $42,97090th: $67,750
| Annual pay | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,970 | $37,200 | $42,280 |
| 25th percentile | $46,430 | $44,300 | $48,270 |
| Median | $49,880 | $48,520 | $59,550 |
| 75th percentile | $58,380 | $55,740 | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $67,750 | $65,230 | $95,530 |
| Average | $53,560 | $51,360 | $64,000 |
| Jobs | 2,620 | 9,620 | 392,550 |
Kansas City, MO ranks 46th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for social worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($87,600).
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- St. Louis, MO: $51,080
- San Jose, CA: $87,600
- Hartford, CT: $79,920
- Boston, MA: $77,420
- Washington, DC: $75,550
- Seattle, WA: $75,280
- Baltimore, MD: $74,960
- San Francisco, CA: $72,020
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.