verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Social Worker Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$54,300/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$26.11/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
3,190
public U.S. Median
$59,550
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$60,288 #30 of 51

Social Worker pay in Kansas, explained

Social workers in Kansas earn a median of $54,300 per year ($26.11 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $59,550. Entry-level workers earn around $43,690, while the most experienced social workers reach about $69,970. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $54,300 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $54,300 is worth about $60,288 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #30 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Social Worker pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$43,690
$21.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$54,300
$26.11/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$69,970
$33.64/hr

Social Worker pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $54,300 $60,288
Colorado $63,720 $61,833 −$9,420
Missouri $48,520 $53,426 +$5,780
Nebraska $47,770 $53,017 +$6,530
Oklahoma $43,950 $50,032 +$10,350

Social Worker in Kansas: FAQ

How much do social workers make in Kansas?

Social workers in Kansas earn a median of $54,300 per year ($26.11 per hour), compared with $59,550 nationally.

Does Kansas pay social workers well?

At $54,300, Kansas pays 9% below the national median for social workers. An estimated 3,190 work in the state.

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