SOC 21-1099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other — Missouri
Missouri · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Missouri is $50,180 a year, trailing the national median of $56,730 by 11.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Missouri is $50,180 a year, trailing the national median of $56,730 by 11.5%. Half of workers earn between $41,220 and $61,560. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,610 and the ninetieth at $80,010.
The area has 930 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Among the 49 states with published data for this occupation, Missouri ranks 32nd by median wage. St. Louis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $52,720. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 449th of 733 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,610 | −35.5% |
| 25th | $41,220 | −27.3% |
| Median (50th) | $50,180 | −11.5% |
| 75th | $61,560 | +8.5% |
| 90th | $80,010 | +41.0% |
| Mean | $53,780 | −5.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis | $52,720 | 400 | |
| 2 | Springfield | $50,750 | 70 | |
| 3 | Jefferson City | $50,680 | 50 | |
| 4 | Cape Girardeau | $50,590 | 30 | |
| 5 | Kansas City | $50,240 | 400 | |
| 6 | Columbia | $37,090 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Missouri run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $50,180 goes as far as $55,264 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,264US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,180 a year, 11.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,610 to $80,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 930 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 32nd of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is St. Louis, at $52,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Missouri?
The median annual wage is $50,180, or $24.13 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $56,730, so pay in Missouri is 11.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Missouri earns more than $80,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,610 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in St. Louis, at $52,720 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 930 jobs in this occupation in Missouri. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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