The average salary for a child, family, and school social worker in the United States is $59,190, but the range typically falls between $45,120 and $68,450. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $28.46, with a range between $21.69 and $32.91.
There are approximately 352,160 people employed as a child, family, and school social worker in the United States. With California, New York, Texas employing the highest number of child, family, and school social workers.The state with the best pay for a child, family, and school social worker is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $76,330, while Missouri has the lowest average annual salary of $44,380.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,900 | $18.22 |
| 25th Percentile | $45,120 | $21.69 |
| Median | $53,940 | $25.93 |
| 75th Percentile | $68,450 | $32.91 |
| 90th Percentile | $85,590 | $41.15 |
The salary of a child, family, and school social worker can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a child, family, and school social worker in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for child, family, and school social workers are District of Columbia, New Jersey, New York, Minnesota, Maryland while the worst states are Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Kentucky, South Carolina.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $31,530 | $47,650 | $66,330 |
| Alaska | $44,700 | $65,840 | $93,050 |
| Arizona | $38,290 | $49,770 | $65,900 |
| Arkansas | $36,150 | $47,930 | $62,570 |
| California | $42,110 | $69,340 | $109,030 |
| Colorado | $42,140 | $64,690 | $87,640 |
| Connecticut | $45,250 | $70,200 | $101,280 |
| Delaware | $36,770 | $48,210 | $64,720 |
| District of Columbia | $50,640 | $76,330 | $110,570 |
| Florida | $34,860 | $50,160 | $71,100 |
| Georgia | $36,910 | $50,810 | $74,920 |
| Hawaii | $52,040 | $67,300 | $83,380 |
| Idaho | $37,590 | $59,520 | $82,230 |
| Illinois | $40,580 | $63,590 | $98,940 |
| Indiana | $38,570 | $53,690 | $73,100 |
| Iowa | $37,480 | $52,540 | $75,280 |
| Kansas | $38,250 | $51,810 | $65,320 |
| Kentucky | $34,170 | $46,390 | $62,560 |
| Louisiana | $28,230 | $50,710 | $64,950 |
| Maine | $47,650 | $63,030 | $80,330 |
| Maryland | $42,780 | $71,870 | $103,170 |
| Massachusetts | $39,650 | $64,750 | $91,560 |
| Michigan | $37,820 | $56,760 | $75,310 |
| Minnesota | $45,950 | $68,510 | $95,840 |
| Mississippi | $27,200 | $42,750 | $58,400 |
| Missouri | $34,940 | $44,380 | $56,990 |
| Montana | $35,290 | $49,330 | $61,110 |
| Nebraska | $36,170 | $47,620 | $63,170 |
| Nevada | $40,630 | $59,060 | $84,240 |
| New Hampshire | $38,000 | $60,810 | $78,020 |
| New Jersey | $43,820 | $73,680 | $105,590 |
| New Mexico | $33,280 | $54,760 | $84,470 |
| New York | $47,680 | $74,080 | $106,690 |
| North Carolina | $37,620 | $53,630 | $70,070 |
| North Dakota | $44,050 | $62,510 | $79,210 |
| Ohio | $37,740 | $51,210 | $66,910 |
| Oklahoma | $35,680 | $43,610 | $56,890 |
| Oregon | $41,620 | $62,780 | $87,920 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,110 | $54,160 | $75,370 |
| Rhode Island | $38,120 | $67,540 | $96,700 |
| South Carolina | $33,540 | $44,960 | $55,810 |
| South Dakota | $36,860 | $49,770 | $63,740 |
| Tennessee | $36,450 | $52,070 | $71,280 |
| Texas | $33,280 | $50,630 | $64,880 |
| Utah | $35,530 | $53,720 | $82,200 |
| Vermont | $44,180 | $60,090 | $76,590 |
| Virginia | $41,160 | $61,680 | $84,630 |
| Washington | $46,160 | $64,860 | $84,390 |
| West Virginia | $34,340 | $46,260 | $58,910 |
| Wisconsin | $39,930 | $57,380 | $78,050 |
| Wyoming | $34,570 | $53,390 | $80,020 |
Even between cities, the salary of a child, family, and school social worker can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for child, family, and school social workers is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $82,360.The city with the lowest average salary for child, family, and school social workers is Monroe, LA with an average salary of $36,320.
Areas with highest average salaries for child, family, and school social workers
Areas with lowest average salaries for child, family, and school social workers
The number of child, family, and school social workers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of child, family, and school social workers has increased by 24,040. On average, the number of child, family, and school social workers has been increasing by 1.8% each year. The salary of child, family, and school social workers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of child, family, and school social workers has increased by $6,820. On average, the salary of child, family, and school social workers has been increasing by 3.3% each year.
Child, Family, and School Social Workers are part of the community and social service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for child, family, and school social workers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all community and social service occupations jobs here.
$67,880 per year
$61,740 per year
$66,990 per year
$60,080 per year
$44,240 per year
$45,050 per year
