Social Workers, All Other pay range in Wichita
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $113,170 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Wichita earn between $86,320 and $105,210.
- $81K10th
- $86K25th
- $94KMedian
- $105K75th
- $113K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,670 | $7,889 | $45.51 |
| Median | $94,410 | $7,868 | $45.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $86,320 | $7,193 | $41.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,210 | $8,768 | $50.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Wichita vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Other social workers in Wichita earn 25% more than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +31% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $94,670 | $94,410 | $80,930 | $113,170 | 80 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Wichita
On the average salary of $94,670, a single filer in Wichita takes home about $70,947 a year, or $5,912 a month and $2,729 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wichita a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wichita area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.9), so the average $94,670 buys what about $106,435 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Wichita ($47,630). A typical home costs $225,557, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Tulsa, OK$93,520
- Oklahoma City, OK$102,160
- Kansas City, MO$102,200
- Fayetteville, AR$82,850
- Springfield, MO$70,610
- Omaha, NE$87,860
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Wichita: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Wichita?
$45.51 an hour on average, and $45.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Wichita?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $86,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Wichita?
About $70,947 a year ($5,912 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,670.
Do other social workers earn more in Wichita than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% more than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1029; area Wichita, KS (48620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.66, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.66).
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