Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Joplin, MO

The median mental health and substance abuse social workers in Joplin, MO-KS earns $44,420 a year, 26% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $2,982 a month.

10th percentile: $36,580
25th percentile: $40,710
Median percentile: $44,420
75th percentile: $55,740
90th percentile: $63,280

Based on 120 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$35,784 take-home a year

Gross pay	$44,420
Federal income tax	−$3,150
Social Security + Medicare	−$3,398
Missouri income tax (approx.)	−$2,088
Monthly take-home	$2,982
Every two weeks	$1,376

Does it go far here?

$51,821Median pay in Joplin, MO is worth this at average US prices (local price level 85.7 vs 100).

31%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($928 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Joplin, MO

Job	Median pay
Registered Nurses	$74,930
Accountants and Auditors	$72,560
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$63,830
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$57,270
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$56,800
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$50,690
Construction Laborers	$49,880
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$48,770

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