Salary Breakdown
Kansas salary by specialty.
BLS tracks four social worker subcategories. Each has different salary dynamics driven by licensure, setting, and employer type.
| Specialty (SOC) | Kansas mean | U.S. mean | Differential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family & School SOC 21-1021 · BSW/LMSW/LCSW |
$55,460 | $58,570 | -5.3% |
| Healthcare / Medical SOC 21-1022 · LCSW |
$64,570 | $68,090 | -5.2% |
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse SOC 21-1023 · LCSW |
$58,640 | $60,060 | -2.4% |
| Social Workers, All Other SOC 21-1029 · Policy/VA/Private |
— | $69,480 | 0% |
Data: BLS OES May 2024. Differential compares state subcategory mean to national subcategory mean.