Child and Family Social Worker Salary by State (May 2025 BLS Data)
By The College Match Editorial Team · Data: May 2025 · Updated October 2026
Child, family and school social workers earn a median of $59,550 a year nationally, but pay depends heavily on location: from $43,330 in Arkansas to $78,970 in Connecticut.
Child, family and school social workers help families find services, protect vulnerable children and support students. The table below covers all 50 states and Washington, DC, using the latest wage survey from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
U.S. median
$59,550
Highest: Connecticut
$78,970
Lowest: Arkansas
$43,330
Employed in the U.S.
392,550
Child and Family Social Worker pay in every state
Sorted by median annual wage. "Typical range" is the 10th to 90th percentile: 80% of child, family and school social workers in the state earn within it.
| Rank | State | Median | Average | Typical range | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $78,970 | $80,180 | $48,660 – $109,980 | 5,230 |
| 2 | Maryland | $76,390 | $75,400 | $41,240 – $105,570 | 4,710 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $76,280 | $78,560 | $47,830 – $109,420 | 7,360 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $75,570 | $77,060 | $48,140 – $104,060 | 10,900 |
| 5 | Washington | $74,480 | $74,100 | $48,750 – $98,100 | 10,720 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $73,550 | $79,540 | $53,020 – $113,440 | 2,430 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $71,010 | $70,740 | $41,150 – $101,570 | 1,700 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $69,870 | $70,810 | $42,560 – $97,730 | 2,450 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $68,270 | $69,450 | $46,840 – $93,430 | 1,170 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $67,450 | $70,890 | $47,890 – $99,320 | 6,540 |
| 11 | Vermont | $67,340 | $66,970 | $47,270 – $84,140 | 640 |
| 12 | California | $65,200 | $71,940 | $45,360 – $103,050 | 60,310 |
| 13 | New York | $65,100 | $72,150 | $48,400 – $100,100 | 30,170 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $64,560 | $65,640 | $47,130 – $81,160 | 870 |
| 15 | Oregon | $64,130 | $68,400 | $47,760 – $89,220 | 6,630 |
| 16 | Colorado | $63,720 | $70,760 | $45,980 – $102,990 | 8,200 |
| 17 | Maine | $63,290 | $66,180 | $50,110 – $84,090 | 2,000 |
| 18 | Illinois | $63,220 | $70,670 | $47,120 – $105,660 | 19,860 |
| 19 | Alaska | $62,630 | $66,110 | $45,330 – $91,240 | 1,260 |
| 20 | Virginia | $61,330 | $66,500 | $45,060 – $95,360 | 9,410 |
| 21 | Nevada | $61,080 | $65,930 | $45,960 – $98,010 | 4,030 |
| 22 | Idaho | $59,840 | $59,900 | $37,990 – $81,650 | 810 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $59,610 | $59,660 | $42,870 – $76,950 | 13,010 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $59,280 | $61,310 | $44,400 – $80,900 | 5,710 |
| 25 | Michigan | $59,270 | $61,060 | $41,260 – $81,100 | 15,760 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $59,100 | $59,270 | $39,210 – $78,660 | 8,470 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $56,800 | $54,450 | $35,260 – $75,110 | 1,110 |
| 28 | Montana | $56,780 | $54,100 | $39,250 – $72,000 | 1,250 |
| 29 | Florida | $56,550 | $57,970 | $39,760 – $79,580 | 14,000 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $56,420 | $55,090 | $34,280 – $74,870 | 710 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $56,310 | $57,350 | $39,650 – $77,230 | 7,870 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $56,160 | $63,790 | $36,920 – $101,600 | 2,990 |
| 33 | Texas | $55,680 | $55,700 | $37,230 – $73,670 | 21,670 |
| 34 | Kansas | $54,300 | $56,360 | $43,690 – $69,970 | 3,190 |
| 35 | Iowa | $52,250 | $57,120 | $39,240 – $81,170 | 3,410 |
| 36 | West Virginia | $52,220 | $52,610 | $38,410 – $66,980 | 2,380 |
| 37 | Utah | $52,000 | $59,670 | $36,040 – $98,800 | 1,930 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $51,800 | $53,860 | $38,530 – $77,390 | 5,520 |
| 39 | Ohio | $51,520 | $55,750 | $39,810 – $75,850 | 16,050 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $51,100 | $53,320 | $39,150 – $67,310 | 2,050 |
| 41 | Pennsylvania | $50,820 | $55,330 | $38,430 – $78,470 | 16,200 |
| 42 | Indiana | $50,470 | $53,290 | $38,270 – $72,140 | 6,690 |
| 43 | Arizona | $50,150 | $52,420 | $40,420 – $65,900 | 7,560 |
| 44 | Delaware | $48,520 | $54,650 | $44,440 – $73,580 | 910 |
| 45 | Missouri | $48,520 | $51,360 | $37,200 – $65,230 | 9,620 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $47,770 | $51,650 | $41,620 – $64,750 | 4,830 |
| 47 | Georgia | $47,510 | $54,390 | $35,690 – $83,380 | 7,110 |
| 48 | Alabama | $46,660 | $51,720 | $37,780 – $72,490 | 4,220 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $46,530 | $47,750 | $33,590 – $62,130 | 3,310 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $43,950 | $46,730 | $37,560 – $59,540 | 6,500 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $43,330 | $46,390 | $36,070 – $59,470 | 1,150 |
| United States | $59,550 | $64,000 | $42,280 – $95,530 | 392,550 |
Common questions
How much do child, family and school social workers make in the U.S.?
The national median annual wage for child, family and school social workers was $59,550 in May 2025, with an average of $64,000. The middle 80% earned between $42,280 and $95,530.
Which state pays child, family and school social workers the most?
Connecticut has the highest median wage at $78,970 a year. Of the 51 areas (states plus DC) with published figures, 23 pay above the national median.
Which state pays child, family and school social workers the least?
Arkansas has the lowest median wage at $43,330 a year. Lower pay often comes with a lower cost of living, so compare against local living costs.
Which state employs the most child, family and school social workers?
California employs the most, about 60,310.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, occupation code 21-1021. Figures are annual wages for employed child, family and school social workers and exclude the self-employed. Some states' figures are not published by BLS and show as n/a. See our editorial standards for how we build these pages.