Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $53,200 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.58
10th percentile $39,650
90th percentile $79,850
Employed locally 180
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,650
    25th
    $45,280
    50th (median)
    $53,200
    75th
    $62,410
    90th
    $79,850

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 37% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $69,990
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $69,800
    Twin Falls, ID $68,020
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,130
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $65,870

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,710
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,210
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,780
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,630
    Social Workers, All Other $59,290
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Appleton, WI is $25.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Appleton, WI is 9.2% 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 Appleton?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,650 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,280.