Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is 700.
  • Social Workers in Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $39,030 per year or $18.77 per hour.
  • The percentage of Missouri Social Workers who work in Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #9 in Missouri for salary and #11 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Missouri for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #486 in the nation for salary and #486 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #91 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Missouri

Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $39,030 or $18.77 per hour which is 4% less than the Missouri average salary of $41,070.

AverageSoutheast Missouri Nonmetropolitan AreaMissouri% Difference
Hourly Wage$18.77$19.75-4.96%
Annual Salary$39,030$41,070-4.97%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $39,030 or $18.77 per hour which is 28% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageSoutheast Missouri Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$18.77$26.39-28.87%
Annual Salary$39,030$54,880-28.88%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $45,431 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $41,070. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the Missouri average, which means Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Missouri average.

  • Missouri average salary is $41,070.
  • Missouri cost-of-living adjusted salary is $44,405.
  • Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $39,030.
  • Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $45,431.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area$39,03085.91%$45,431
Missouri$41,07092.49%$44,405
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $36,170 and $44,920 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $46,300, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $29,120, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year70Under $29,120
15%2 – 4 years105$29,120 – $36,170
25%5 – 9 years175$36,170 – $36,740
25%10 – 14 years175$36,740 – $44,920
15%15 – 20 years105$36,740 – $46,300
10%20+ years70Above $46,300
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $39,030, Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($64,020), Health Care Social Workers ($45,000), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($39,490).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$64,020
Health Care Social Workers$45,000
Substance Abuse Counselors$39,490
Social Workers$39,030
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is 700.

Social Workers earn an average of $39,030 per year or $18.77 per hour in Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $45,431 per year or $22 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($64,020), Health Care Social Workers($45,000), Substance Abuse Counselors($39,490).


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