Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $56,470 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.15
10th percentile $40,470
90th percentile $85,960
Employed locally 950
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,470
    25th
    $46,120
    50th (median)
    $56,470
    75th
    $68,270
    90th
    $85,960

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 68% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $77,650
    Grants Pass, OR $67,170
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,130
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $62,400
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $61,100
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $60,700

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,040
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,390
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,580
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,010
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,510
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$64,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Allentown?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Allentown, PA-NJ is $27.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.67 or more per hour.

    Is Allentown above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 3.6% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Allentown?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,470 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,120.