Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Kansas City
Compared to Missouri
Kansas City Social Workers earn an average of $45,770 or $22.01 per hour which is 11% more than the Missouri average salary of $41,070.
| Average | Kansas City | Missouri | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.01 | $19.75 | 11.44% |
| Annual Salary | $45,770 | $41,070 | 11.44% |
Compared to the U.S.
Kansas City Social Workers earn an average of $45,770 or $22.01 per hour which is 16% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Kansas City | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.01 | $26.39 | -16.60% |
| Annual Salary | $45,770 | $54,880 | -16.60% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Kansas City earns an average annual salary of $48,332 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $41,070. per year.
Cost-of-living in Kansas City is 5% less than the Missouri average, which means Kansas City residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Missouri average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $45,770 | 94.70% | $48,332 |
| Missouri | $41,070 | 92.49% | $44,405 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Kansas City, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,200 and $49,240 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, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 228 | Under $30,640 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 342 | $30,640 – $37,200 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 570 | $37,200 – $42,450 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 570 | $42,450 – $49,240 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 342 | $42,450 – $63,480 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 228 | Above $63,480 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $45,770, Kansas City Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($102,910), Forensic Psychologists ($98,810), School Psychologists ($83,510), Psychology Teachers ($71,620), Health Care Social Workers ($57,610), Marriage and Family Therapists ($49,640), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,720).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $102,910 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $98,810 |
| School Psychologists | $83,510 |
| Psychology Teachers | $71,620 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $57,610 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $49,640 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $47,720 |
| Social Workers | $45,770 |
FAQ for Kansas City Social Workers
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