Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary by State
The national median pay for child, family, and school social workers is $59,550 a year. By state, it ranges from $43,330 in Arkansas to $78,970 in Connecticut.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $42,280
- 25th percentile
- $48,270
- Median
- $59,550
- 75th percentile
- $76,070
- Top 10%
- $95,530
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 392,550 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $78,970 | +33% | $48,660 | $109,980 | 5,230 |
| 2 | Maryland | $76,390 | +28% | $41,240 | $105,570 | 4,710 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $76,280 | +28% | $47,830 | $109,420 | 7,360 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $75,570 | +27% | $48,140 | $104,060 | 10,900 |
| 5 | Washington | $74,480 | +25% | $48,750 | $98,100 | 10,720 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $73,550 | +24% | $53,020 | $113,440 | 2,430 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $71,010 | +19% | $41,150 | $101,570 | 1,700 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $69,870 | +17% | $42,560 | $97,730 | 2,450 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $68,270 | +15% | $46,840 | $93,430 | 1,170 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $67,450 | +13% | $47,890 | $99,320 | 6,540 |
| 11 | Vermont | $67,340 | +13% | $47,270 | $84,140 | 640 |
| 12 | California | $65,200 | +9% | $45,360 | $103,050 | 60,310 |
| 13 | New York | $65,100 | +9% | $48,400 | $100,100 | 30,170 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $64,560 | +8% | $47,130 | $81,160 | 870 |
| 15 | Oregon | $64,130 | +8% | $47,760 | $89,220 | 6,630 |
| 16 | Colorado | $63,720 | +7% | $45,980 | $102,990 | 8,200 |
| 17 | Maine | $63,290 | +6% | $50,110 | $84,090 | 2,000 |
| 18 | Illinois | $63,220 | +6% | $47,120 | $105,660 | 19,860 |
| 19 | Alaska | $62,630 | +5% | $45,330 | $91,240 | 1,260 |
| 20 | Virginia | $61,330 | +3% | $45,060 | $95,360 | 9,410 |
| 21 | Nevada | $61,080 | +3% | $45,960 | $98,010 | 4,030 |
| 22 | Idaho | $59,840 | 0% | $37,990 | $81,650 | 810 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $59,610 | 0% | $42,870 | $76,950 | 13,010 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $59,280 | 0% | $44,400 | $80,900 | 5,710 |
| 25 | Michigan | $59,270 | 0% | $41,260 | $81,100 | 15,760 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $59,100 | −1% | $39,210 | $78,660 | 8,470 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $56,800 | −5% | $35,260 | $75,110 | 1,110 |
| 28 | Montana | $56,780 | −5% | $39,250 | $72,000 | 1,250 |
| 29 | Florida | $56,550 | −5% | $39,760 | $79,580 | 14,000 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $56,420 | −5% | $34,280 | $74,870 | 710 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $56,310 | −5% | $39,650 | $77,230 | 7,870 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $56,160 | −6% | $36,920 | $101,600 | 2,990 |
| 33 | Texas | $55,680 | −6% | $37,230 | $73,670 | 21,670 |
| 34 | Kansas | $54,300 | −9% | $43,690 | $69,970 | 3,190 |
| 35 | Iowa | $52,250 | −12% | $39,240 | $81,170 | 3,410 |
| 36 | West Virginia | $52,220 | −12% | $38,410 | $66,980 | 2,380 |
| 37 | Utah | $52,000 | −13% | $36,040 | $98,800 | 1,930 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $51,800 | −13% | $38,530 | $77,390 | 5,520 |
| 39 | Ohio | $51,520 | −13% | $39,810 | $75,850 | 16,050 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $51,100 | −14% | $39,150 | $67,310 | 2,050 |
| 41 | Pennsylvania | $50,820 | −15% | $38,430 | $78,470 | 16,200 |
| 42 | Indiana | $50,470 | −15% | $38,270 | $72,140 | 6,690 |
| 43 | Arizona | $50,150 | −16% | $40,420 | $65,900 | 7,560 |
| 44 | Delaware | $48,520 | −19% | $44,440 | $73,580 | 910 |
| 45 | Missouri | $48,520 | −19% | $37,200 | $65,230 | 9,620 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $47,770 | −20% | $41,620 | $64,750 | 4,830 |
| 47 | Georgia | $47,510 | −20% | $35,690 | $83,380 | 7,110 |
| 48 | Alabama | $46,660 | −22% | $37,780 | $72,490 | 4,220 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $46,530 | −22% | $33,590 | $62,130 | 3,310 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $43,950 | −26% | $37,560 | $59,540 | 6,500 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $43,330 | −27% | $36,070 | $59,470 | 1,150 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary questions
Which state pays child, family, and school social workers the most?
Connecticut, with a median of $78,970 a year (+33% vs. the national median of $59,550). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays child, family, and school social workers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $43,330 a year (−27% vs. national).
Where do most child, family, and school social workers work?
California has the most jobs, about 60,310, with a median of $65,200.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.