Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in District of Columbia
Child, Family, and School Social Workers in District of Columbia earn a median of $73,550 a year, +24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,550
- vs. U.S. median
- +24% ($59,550)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,430
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,020; the top 10% earn over $113,440. Nationally the range is $42,280 to $95,530.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Healthcare Social Workers$94,100 median in District of Columbia
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$73,310 median in District of Columbia
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$80,470 median in District of Columbia
- Rehabilitation Counselors$49,680 median in District of Columbia
- Social and Human Service Assistants$59,460 median in District of Columbia
- School Psychologists$107,500 median in District of Columbia
Child, Family, and School Social Workers pay in District of Columbia
How much do child, family, and school social workers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $73,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,020 and the top 10% earn over $113,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for child, family, and school social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+24% vs. the national median of $59,550). Living costs are not included.