Child, Family, and School Social Worker Salary in 2026

    SOC: 21-1021.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $58,570
    per year
    Salary Range
    $41K – $94K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    382,960
    employed
    Job Growth
    +3.4%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Child, Family, and School Social Workers Make?

    Child, Family, and School Social Workers earn a median annual salary of $58,570 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $40,580 at the 10th percentile to $94,030 at the 90th percentile — a range of $53,450. The highest-paying state is Connecticut at $78,940.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$40,580
    25th percentile$47,480
    Median (50th)$58,570
    75th percentile$74,060
    90th percentile$94,030
    10th: $40,580Median: $58,57090th: $94,030
    Section 02

    Child, Family, and School Social Worker Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Connecticuttop$78,940
    District of Columbia$78,920
    New Jersey$78,150
    Washington$72,290
    Maryland$70,840
    California$69,250
    Massachusetts$67,880
    Rhode Island$67,150
    North Dakota$66,900
    Hawaii$66,450
    New York$65,430
    Vermont$65,370
    Minnesota$65,010
    New Hampshire$64,630
    Colorado$63,560
    Oregon$62,770
    Maine$62,620
    Illinois$62,260
    Idaho$62,150
    Nevada$60,430
    Virginia$60,280
    Alaska$60,220
    Michigan$59,030
    Wisconsin$58,670
    Louisiana$57,880
    North Carolina$57,660
    Kentucky$57,390
    Wyoming$56,430
    Tennessee$56,390
    South Dakota$53,140
    Kansas$52,690
    Florida$52,350
    Indiana$51,400
    Pennsylvania$51,030
    Iowa$50,710
    Ohio$50,580
    Arizona$50,140
    Texas$49,940
    Montana$49,630
    New Mexico$49,530
    Utah$49,070
    West Virginia$48,220
    Georgia$47,770
    South Carolina$47,550
    Nebraska$47,400
    Missouri$47,200
    Alabama$46,890
    Delaware$46,170
    Mississippi$44,690
    Oklahoma$43,950
    Arkansas$42,960
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Trenton-Princeton, NJ
    Highest paying
    $82,410
    top metro salary
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
    $80,280
    $-2,130 vs highest
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT
    $79,840
    $-2,570 vs highest
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT
    $78,950
    $-3,460 vs highest
    Connecticut
    $78,940
    $-3,470 vs highest
    District of Columbia
    $78,920
    $-3,490 vs highest
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT
    $78,700
    $-3,710 vs highest
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    $78,700
    $-3,710 vs highest
    Section 04

    Child, Family, and School Social Worker Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$40,580 – $47,480
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$58,570
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$74,060
    Senior (15+ yrs)$94,030+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Child, Family, and School Social Worker

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Trenton-Princeton, NJ earn $82,410 — $23,840 above the national median. An advanced credential — such as a graduate degree or specialized certification — is consistently associated with higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($74,060) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Child, Family, and School Social Worker Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workerthis career$58,570
    Social and Community Service Manager$78,240
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$95,830
    School Psychologist$86,930
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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 21-1021.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.