Social Worker Jobs in Missouri
Across 115 live Social Worker listings in Missouri, median advertised pay is $90K (75th percentile $101K), based on the 36 that state a salary; Missouri ranks 33rd of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are UHS (13), LifeStance Health (7), SSM Health (5).
115+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 15, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
115+ Social Worker Jobs in Missouri Available Now
These 36 roles pay ~$90k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution36 jobs · 19 employers
Annual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution36 jobs · 19 employers
Higher = better work-life balance
Behavioral Health Social Worker LCSW
University of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MO
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How Missouri Compares for Social Worker Pay
Missouri against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own social worker postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Social Worker roles in Missouri advertise $2k below the $81k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay | vs MO | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri (this page) | $79k | — | 5.4/10 | 376 |
| Oklahomaborders | $91k | +$11k | 5.6/10 | 179 |
| Arkansasborders | $86k | +$7k | 5.6/10 | 149 |
| Kansasborders | $83k | +$3k | 5.5/10 | 180 |
| Kentuckyborders | $81k | +$2k | 5.6/10 | 247 |
| Illinoisborders | $80k | +$0k | 5.4/10 | 733 |
| Iowaborders | $79k | +$0k | 5.4/10 | 159 |
| Nebraskaborders | $65k | −$15k | 5.3/10 | 88 |
“borders” = shares a border with Missouri; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Social Worker Jobs in Missouri: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Missouri offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in missouri. With 115+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Worker Jobs in Missouri on this page have an average score of 3.3/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for social worker jobs in missouri include Compassus, BJC HealthCare, Amedisys, Rocky Mountain Care Group, and more. Positions span social worker jobs missouri. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs in missouri, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 31,769+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Social Worker jobs in Missouri.
How much do social workers earn in Missouri?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of social workers. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid social workers jobs available?
Some social workers roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which social workers jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers in Missouri right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include Compassus, BJC HealthCare, Amedisys, Rocky Mountain Care Group, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in missouri are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 115 social workers positions in Missouri listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Social Worker Jobs in Missouri
UHS13 open roles here · WLB 52/100
LifeStance Health7 open roles here · WLB 91/100
SSM Health5 open roles here · WLB 43/100
Compassus4 open roles here · WLB 71/100Gotham Enterprises4 open roles here · WLB 96/100
Saint Luke's Health System4 open roles here · WLB 52/100University Health4 open roles here · WLB 65/100
- University of Missouri Health Care4 open roles here · WLB 39/100