Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for St. Louis
Compared to Missouri
St. Louis Social Workers earn an average of $45,090 or $21.68 per hour which is 9% more than the Missouri average salary of $41,070.
| Average | St. Louis | Missouri | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.68 | $19.75 | 9.77% |
| Annual Salary | $45,090 | $41,070 | 9.79% |
Compared to the U.S.
St. Louis Social Workers earn an average of $45,090 or $21.68 per hour which is 17% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | St. Louis | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.68 | $26.39 | -17.85% |
| Annual Salary | $45,090 | $54,880 | -17.84% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in St. Louis earns an average annual salary of $47,111 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $41,070. per year.
Cost-of-living in St. Louis is 4% less than the Missouri average, which means St. Louis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $45,090 | 95.71% | $47,111 |
| Missouri | $41,070 | 92.49% | $44,405 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In St. Louis, 50% of Social Workers earn between $36,740 and $48,710 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $61,830, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,960, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 340 | Under $30,960 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 510 | $30,960 – $36,740 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 850 | $36,740 – $39,000 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 850 | $39,000 – $48,710 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 510 | $39,000 – $61,830 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 340 | Above $61,830 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $45,090, St. Louis Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($96,990), Psychology Teachers ($89,820), School Psychologists ($76,880), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($74,350), Health Care Social Workers ($52,270), Marriage and Family Therapists ($51,310), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,290).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $96,990 |
| Psychology Teachers | $89,820 |
| School Psychologists | $76,880 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $74,350 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $52,270 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $51,310 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $48,290 |
| Social Workers | $45,090 |
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