Social Workers, All Other Salary
The median pay for a social workers, all other in Wichita, KS is $94,410/year ($45.39/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $81K at the entry level to $113K for experienced workers.
So what does $94K get you in Wichita?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Wichita’s Regional Price Parity (88.9). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Wichita
Wichita sits well above the national pay line for social workers, all other, local pay runs about 31% higher than the U.S. median of $72K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,099/month, 18.8% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.9 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 11% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Wichita offers a genuinely strong financial position for social workers, all others at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for social workers, all others in metros near Wichita, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $62K | , |
| Colorado Springs | $67K | , |
| St. Louis | $93K | , |
| Kansas City | $104K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Wichita, KS
Entry-level social workers, all others (10th percentile) start around $81K. Mid-career wages sit at $94K. Top earners bring in $113K or more, a $32K spread from bottom to top.
Social Workers, All Other pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Social Workers, All Other salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $122K | +69% | 370 |
| Hawaii | $116K | +62% | 200 |
| Rhode Island | $112K | +55% | 90 |
| New Hampshire | $104K | +44% | 100 |
| Washington | $103K | +43% | 790 |
| Oklahoma | $102K | +42% | 320 |
| Massachusetts | $101K | +41% | 540 |
| Missouri | $99K | +37% | 590 |
| District of Columbia | $96K | +34% | 350 |
| South Carolina | $96K | +34% | 440 |
| Alabama | $94K | +31% | 400 |
| South Dakota | $94K | +30% | 130 |
| Delaware | $93K | +30% | 130 |
| Virginia | $93K | +29% | 860 |
| Mississippi | $92K | +27% | 280 |
| Iowa | $91K | +27% | 230 |
| New Mexico | $91K | +26% | 250 |
| Idaho | $89K | +23% | 210 |
| Kentucky | $85K | +18% | 610 |
| Indiana | $85K | +18% | 460 |
| Texas | $84K | +17% | 2,880 |
| New York | $84K | +17% | 2,470 |
| North Dakota | $81K | +13% | 110 |
| Minnesota | $80K | +11% | 7,270 |
| Georgia | $78K | +9% | 1,510 |
| New Jersey | $77K | +7% | 640 |
| Nebraska | $77K | +6% | 220 |
| Maryland | $76K | +5% | 1,270 |
| Pennsylvania | $74K | +4% | 1,730 |
| Vermont | $73K | +2% | 110 |
| Louisiana | $69K | -4% | 850 |
| Connecticut | $69K | -4% | 460 |
| Wyoming | $69K | -4% | 160 |
| Oregon | $68K | -6% | 3,710 |
| Utah | $66K | -8% | 660 |
| Illinois | $64K | -11% | 1,910 |
| North Carolina | $63K | -12% | 1,670 |
| California | $63K | -12% | 6,430 |
| Wisconsin | $63K | -13% | 1,860 |
| West Virginia | $63K | -13% | 680 |
| Arizona | $62K | -14% | 2,850 |
| Michigan | $62K | -14% | 1,700 |
| Colorado | $62K | -14% | 2,190 |
| Alaska | $61K | -15% | 330 |
| Maine | $60K | -16% | 470 |
| Ohio | $60K | -17% | 3,250 |
| Florida | $59K | -19% | 4,800 |
| Montana | $52K | -28% | 540 |
| Tennessee | $51K | -28% | 1,910 |
| Arkansas | $48K | -34% | 690 |
Showing 1–10 of 50 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a social workers, all other afford a 2BR apartment alone in Wichita?
Yes — at the median salary of $94K, rent takes 18.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,099/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for social workers, all others in Wichita?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new social workers, all others typically earn — is $81K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,856/month. At HUD’s $1,099/month FMR, rent would take 23% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is social workers, all other a high-paying job in Wichita?
Local pay is 31% above the national median — $94K here vs. $72K nationally.
How does Wichita compare to the national average for social workers, all others?
Wichita pays $94K median vs. the U.S. average of $72K — that’s +31%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.9), the purchasing-power equivalent is $106K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do social workers, all others make in Wichita, KS?
The median is $94,410 a year, that works out to about $45 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $80,930, and experienced social workers, all others can clear $113,170. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $94K enough to live in Wichita?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,840/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,099/month, which eats 18.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a social workers, all other salary go in Wichita?
Wichita has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median social workers, all other salary is worth about $106,198 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do social workers, all others get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.