Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in California
Child, Family, and School Social Workers in California earn a median of $65,200 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,200
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($59,550)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 60,310
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,360; the top 10% earn over $103,050. Nationally the range is $42,280 to $95,530.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Healthcare Social Workers$89,660 median in California
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$79,000 median in California
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$86,500 median in California
- Rehabilitation Counselors$44,480 median in California
- Social and Human Service Assistants$51,090 median in California
- School Psychologists$127,780 median in California
Child, Family, and School Social Workers pay in California
How much do child, family, and school social workers make in California?
The median is $65,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,360 and the top 10% earn over $103,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for child, family, and school social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $59,550). Living costs are not included.