2023 Salary Report for Social Workers in Kansas

Salary Report for Kansas Social Workers

Kansas Rankings

Compare Kansas to U.S.

Kansas Social Workers earn an average of $47,850 which is 12% less than the national average salary of $54,880.

Type	Kansas	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$23	$26.39	-12.85%
Average Annual Salary	$47,850	$54,880	-12.81%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Kansas, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,000 and $49,990 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $63,480, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,390, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	303	Under $36,390
15%	2 – 4 years	454	$36,390 – $38,000
25%	5 – 9 years	758	$38,000 – $46,640
25%	10 – 14 years	758	$46,640 – $49,990
15%	15 – 20 years	454	$46,640 – $63,480
10%	20+ years	303	Above $63,480

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Kansas psychologists earn about $51,808 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $54,880.

Cost-of-living in Kansas is 8% less than the national average, which means Kansas residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $47,850, Kansas Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($98,390), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($96,950), School Psychologists ($70,490), Psychology Teachers ($63,300), Health Care Social Workers ($59,940), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,210).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($47,470).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$98,390
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$96,950
School Psychologists	$70,490
Psychology Teachers	$63,300
Health Care Social Workers	$59,940
Substance Abuse Counselors	$49,210
Social Workers	$47,850
Marriage and Family Therapists	$47,470

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Kansas the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (2,490), Substance Abuse Counselors (2,240) and Health Care Social Workers (1,840).

The three professions in Kansas needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (15.5%), Psychology Teachers (8.3%) and Health Care Social Workers (8.2%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	2,370	2,490	5.1%	230
Substance Abuse Counselors	1,940	2,240	15.5%	220
Health Care Social Workers	1,700	1,840	8.2%	180
Forensic Psychologists	350	350	0%	20
Marriage and Family Therapists	300	310	3.3%	30
Psychology Teachers	240	260	8.3%	30

Salaries Ranked by Kansas Cities

The average salary for Social Workers in Kansas is $47,850. The top cities that pay Social Workers the most are Topeka ($49,990), Wichita ($47,130) and Manhattan ($46,430).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Social Workers the highest average annual salary are Topeka ($55,551), Wichita ($51,267) and Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area ($50,549).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Social Workers in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Social Workers salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Topeka	$49,990	$55,551	$5,561
Wichita	$47,130	$51,267	$4,137
Manhattan	$46,430	$49,515	$3,085
Lawrence	$45,100	$48,370	$3,270
Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area	$44,200	$50,549	$6,349

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Official Data Sources for Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data