Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for child, family, and school social workers in the U.S. is $59,550 ($28.63 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $59,550
- Mean annual wage
- $64,000
- Median hourly wage
- $28.63
- Employment
- 392,550
392,550 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,280 | $20.33 |
| 25th percentile | $48,270 | $23.21 |
| Median (50th) | $59,550 | $28.63 |
| 75th percentile | $76,070 | $36.57 |
| 90th percentile | $95,530 | $45.93 |
Highest-paying states for child, family, and school social workers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $78,970 | 5,230 |
| Maryland | $76,390 | 4,710 |
| New Jersey | $76,280 | 7,360 |
| Massachusetts | $75,570 | 10,900 |
| Washington | $74,480 | 10,720 |
| District of Columbia | $73,550 | 2,430 |
| New Hampshire | $71,010 | 1,700 |
| Rhode Island | $69,870 | 2,450 |
| Hawaii | $68,270 | 1,170 |
| Minnesota | $67,450 | 6,540 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $43,330 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $43,950 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $46,530 median annual wage
- Alabama: $46,660 median annual wage
- Georgia: $47,510 median annual wage
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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