SOC 21-1021 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers is $58,573 per year ($28.16/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $47,486 and $74,069 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $94,037 per year. There are approximately 382,960 child, family, and school social workers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $19.51 | $40,581 |
| P25 | $22.83 | $47,486 |
| P50MEDIAN | $28.16 | $58,573 |
| P75 | $35.61 | $74,069 |
| P90 | $45.21 | $94,037 |
Professional & Business Services was the only sector with openings growth (+64K) in February. Quit rates eased to 2.6%. Active hiring continues for specialized roles, particularly at senior levels.
The national median salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers is $58,573 per year ($28.16/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $47,486 and $74,069 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers is $94,037 per year ($45.21/hr). The 75th percentile is $74,069 per year.
Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn approximately $40,581 per year ($19.51/hr). The 25th percentile is $47,486 per year.
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