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Healthcare Social Workers average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$66,060
- St. Louis$63,560
- Columbia$62,860
- St. Joseph$61,740
- Jefferson City$58,230
- Joplin$56,940
- Springfield$56,370
- Cape Girardeau$51,810
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $66,060 | $66,260 | $53,620 | $52,431 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $63,560 | $62,200 | $48,530 | $50,565 | 95 |
| Columbia | $62,860 | $60,540 | $48,610 | $50,671 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $61,740 | $59,840 | $48,320 | $49,824 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $58,230 | $61,000 | $41,960 | $47,168 | 88 |
| Joplin | $56,940 | $55,510 | $43,040 | $46,192 | 86 |
| Springfield | $56,370 | $57,220 | $43,720 | $45,761 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $51,810 | $49,490 | $38,050 | $42,312 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1022.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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