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Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Missouri

Median: $48,520 / year · $23.33 / hr · 2025

19% below the U.S. average

Mean
$51,360
$24.69 / hr
Median hourly
$23.33 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$37,200 – $65,230
U.S. median
$59,550
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$37,200
  • Median$48,520
  • Mean$51,360
  • 90th percentile$65,230

U.S. median $59,550

Take-home estimate

$39,521

On a $48,520 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$3,838 (7.9%)
  • State income tax$1,449 (3.0%)
  • Social Security$3,008 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$704 (1.4%)
  • Net take-home$39,521 (81.5%)
  • Share of $48,520 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$53,424

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Missouri RPP is 90.8 (9% below the U.S. average).

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ZIP codes in Missouri

63376St. Peters city65203Columbia city65807Springfield city63021Ballwin city63366O'Fallon city63301St. Charles city63129Oakville CDP63385Wentzville city63031Florissant city63123Affton CDP65201Columbia city65202Columbia city

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Highest-paying states for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Missouri ranks #45 of 51 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($48,520).

Child, Family, and School Social Workers median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest Connecticut$78,970
#2Maryland$76,390
#3New Jersey$76,280
#4Massachusetts$75,570
#5Washington$74,480
#6District of Columbia$73,550
#7New Hampshire$71,010
#8Rhode Island$69,870
#9Hawaii$68,270
#10Minnesota$67,450
#11Vermont$67,340
#12California$65,200
#13New York$65,100
#14North Dakota$64,560
#15Oregon$64,130
#16Colorado$63,720
#17Maine$63,290
#18Illinois$63,220
#19Alaska$62,630
#20Virginia$61,330
#21Nevada$61,080
#22Idaho$59,840
#23North Carolina$59,610
#24Wisconsin$59,280
#25Michigan$59,270
#26Kentucky$59,100
#27Louisiana$56,800
#28Montana$56,780
#29Florida$56,550
#30Wyoming$56,420
#31Tennessee$56,310
#32New Mexico$56,160
#33Texas$55,680
#34Kansas$54,300
#35Iowa$52,250
#36West Virginia$52,220
#37Utah$52,000
#38South Carolina$51,800
#39Ohio$51,520
#40South Dakota$51,100
#41Pennsylvania$50,820
#42Indiana$50,470
#43Arizona$50,150
#44Delaware$48,520
#45Missouri$48,520
#46Nebraska$47,770
#47Georgia$47,510
#48Alabama$46,660
#49Mississippi$46,530
#50Oklahoma$43,950
#51 Lowest Arkansas$43,330

Frequently asked questions

What is the median child, family, and school social workers salary in Missouri?
The OEWS median is $48,520 per year ($23.33 / hr) (2025), 19% below the U.S. average.
How much does a child, family, and school social workers make per hour in Missouri?
The OEWS hourly median is $23.33 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $39,521 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does child, family, and school social workers pay compare nationally?
The Missouri median is 19% below the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $59,550.
Which states pay child, family, and school social workerss the most?
Connecticut has the highest published OEWS median at $78,970. Missouri ranks #45 of 51.
What is that salary worth after Missouri living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 90.8 (U.S. = 100), 9% below the U.S. average. $48,520 in Missouri has about the same purchasing power as $53,424 at U.S. average prices.