Social Worker Salary in Missouri
Based on 2K+ workers in Missouri
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (MO)
$49,560
$23.827/hr
vs National Average
$57,161
-13.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$39K – $73K
2K employed in Missouri
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,610 |
| 25th percentile | $43,350 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $49,560 |
| 75th percentile | $59,200 |
| 90th percentile | $72,800 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Missouri vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $41,540 |
| 2023 | $38,150 |
| 2024 | $46,250 |
| 2025 | $49,560 |
| Year | Missouri Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $41,540 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $38,150 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $46,250 | $56,931 |
| 2025 | $49,560 | $57,161 |