Child, Family, and School Social Workers Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $28.63

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$20.33
25th$23.21
Median$28.63
75th$36.57
90th$45.93

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do child, family, and school social workers make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $28.63; the mean hourly wage is $30.77.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for child, family, and school social workers?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $20.33 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for child, family, and school social workers?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $45.93 per hour.