Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $57,550 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.67
10th percentile $44,680
90th percentile $77,940
Employed locally 520
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,680
    25th
    $48,760
    50th (median)
    $57,550
    75th
    $65,860
    90th
    $77,940

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 83% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 17% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,810
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $65,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    Anchorage, AK $63,040
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $62,540

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,320
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,320
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,820
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,160
    Rehabilitation Counselors $45,260
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $56,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Asheville, NC is $27.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Asheville, NC is 1.7% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,680 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,760.