Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for child, family, and school social workers in the United States was $59,550 ($28.63 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,280 | $20.33 |
| 25th | $48,270 | $23.21 |
| Median | $59,550 | $28.63 |
| 75th | $76,070 | $36.57 |
| 90th | $95,530 | $45.93 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 21-1021
- Total U.S. employment: 392,550
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
At $28.63 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $59,550 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $59,550.
Across the United States, 392,550 child, family, and school social workers are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.
Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $46,660 | $22.43 | -21.6% | 4,220 |
| Alaska | $62,630 | $30.11 | +5.2% | 1,260 |
| Arizona | $50,150 | $24.11 | -15.8% | 7,560 |
| Arkansas | $43,330 | $20.83 | -27.2% | 1,150 |
| California | $65,200 | $31.35 | +9.5% | 60,310 |
| Colorado | $63,720 | $30.64 | +7.0% | 8,200 |
| Connecticut | $78,970 | $37.97 | +32.6% | 5,230 |
| Delaware | $48,520 | $23.33 | -18.5% | 910 |
| District of Columbia | $73,550 | $35.36 | +23.5% | 2,430 |
| Florida | $56,550 | $27.19 | -5.0% | 14,000 |
| Georgia | $47,510 | $22.84 | -20.2% | 7,110 |
| Hawaii | $68,270 | $32.82 | +14.6% | 1,170 |
| Idaho | $59,840 | $28.77 | +0.5% | 810 |
| Illinois | $63,220 | $30.39 | +6.2% | 19,860 |
| Indiana | $50,470 | $24.27 | -15.2% | 6,690 |
| Iowa | $52,250 | $25.12 | -12.3% | 3,410 |
| Kansas | $54,300 | $26.11 | -8.8% | 3,190 |
| Kentucky | $59,100 | $28.42 | -0.8% | 8,470 |
| Louisiana | $56,800 | $27.31 | -4.6% | 1,110 |
| Maine | $63,290 | $30.43 | +6.3% | 2,000 |
| Maryland | $76,390 | $36.73 | +28.3% | 4,710 |
| Massachusetts | $75,570 | $36.33 | +26.9% | 10,900 |
| Michigan | $59,270 | $28.49 | -0.5% | 15,760 |
| Minnesota | $67,450 | $32.43 | +13.3% | 6,540 |
| Mississippi | $46,530 | $22.37 | -21.9% | 3,310 |
| Missouri | $48,520 | $23.33 | -18.5% | 9,620 |
| Montana | $56,780 | $27.30 | -4.7% | 1,250 |
| Nebraska | $47,770 | $22.97 | -19.8% | 4,830 |
| Nevada | $61,080 | $29.36 | +2.6% | 4,030 |
| New Hampshire | $71,010 | $34.14 | +19.2% | 1,700 |
| New Jersey | $76,280 | $36.67 | +28.1% | 7,360 |
| New Mexico | $56,160 | $27.00 | -5.7% | 2,990 |
| New York | $65,100 | $31.30 | +9.3% | 30,170 |
| North Carolina | $59,610 | $28.66 | +0.1% | 13,010 |
| North Dakota | $64,560 | $31.04 | +8.4% | 870 |
| Ohio | $51,520 | $24.77 | -13.5% | 16,050 |
| Oklahoma | $43,950 | $21.13 | -26.2% | 6,500 |
| Oregon | $64,130 | $30.83 | +7.7% | 6,630 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,820 | $24.43 | -14.7% | 16,200 |
| Rhode Island | $69,870 | $33.59 | +17.3% | 2,450 |
| South Carolina | $51,800 | $24.90 | -13.0% | 5,520 |
| South Dakota | $51,100 | $24.57 | -14.2% | 2,050 |
| Tennessee | $56,310 | $27.07 | -5.4% | 7,870 |
| Texas | $55,680 | $26.77 | -6.5% | 21,670 |
| Utah | $52,000 | $25.00 | -12.7% | 1,930 |
| Vermont | $67,340 | $32.38 | +13.1% | 640 |
| Virginia | $61,330 | $29.49 | +3.0% | 9,410 |
| Washington | $74,480 | $35.81 | +25.1% | 10,720 |
| West Virginia | $52,220 | $25.11 | -12.3% | 2,380 |
| Wisconsin | $59,280 | $28.50 | -0.5% | 5,710 |
| Wyoming | $56,420 | $27.13 | -5.3% | 710 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for child, family, and school social workers?
The median annual wage for child, family, and school social workers is $59,550 ($28.63 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays child, family, and school social workers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many child, family, and school social workers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 392,550 child, family, and school social workers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do child, family, and school social workers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $28.63. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.