Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Occupation
$58,570
National Median Salary
$28.16
Median Hourly Wage
382,960
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+39.1%
10 Year Change
$42,120
2014 Median
$58,570
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Child, Family, and School Social Workers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health Care Services | $79,190 | 1,730 |
| Junior Colleges | $73,630 | 340 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $73,420 | 290 |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | $70,800 | 100 |
| Legal Services | $70,270 | 390 |
Top Paying States for Child, Family, and School Social Workers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $78,940 | 5,360 |
| District of Columbia | $78,920 | 2,800 |
| New Jersey | $78,150 | 6,410 |
| Washington | $72,290 | 10,570 |
| Maryland | $70,840 | 5,030 |
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Home Health Care Services
Junior Colleges
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
Legal Services
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers
Insurance Carriers
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Technical and Trade Schools
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Hospitals