Social Worker Salary in Missouri
Based on 3K+ workers in Missouri
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (MO)
$46,250
$22.236/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
-18.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$37K – $61K
3K employed in Missouri
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,390 |
| 25th percentile | $39,180 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $46,250 |
| 75th percentile | $54,520 |
| 90th percentile | $61,050 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Missouri vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $41,540 |
| 2023 | $38,150 |
| 2024 | $46,250 |
| Year | Missouri Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $41,540 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $38,150 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $46,250 | $56,931 |