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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Missouri (2026)
$28.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,409/year ($4,034/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 47th of 51 states for Healthcare Social Worker pay, with a median about 14% below the national average. Of the 4,430 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $59,870 a year — though pay ranges from $39,180 for newcomers to $79,560 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,430 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Missouri (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $59,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,409 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $59,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,004 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,580 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,877 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,409 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,034 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Missouri?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Missouri is $59,870 per year ($28.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,430 and $73,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $59,870, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $48,409 per year ($4,034 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 4,430 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Missouri in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Missouri state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Missouri.