Healthcare Social Workers pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for healthcare social workers is $30.98 an hour ($64,440 a year). About 1,360 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($67,880). Kansas ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for healthcare social workers in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.26 | $46,300 |
| 25% of workers | $27.27 | $56,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.98 | $64,440 |
| 75% of workers | $36.15 | $75,200 |
| 90% of workers | $38.31 | $79,680 |
Healthcare Social Workers pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $65,740 | 140 |
| Wichita | $64,650 | 320 |
| Lawrence | $63,010 | 30 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for healthcare social workers
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +8.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 16,900 openings a year (BLS)
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