Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $63,440 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.50
10th percentile $43,510
90th percentile $98,800
Employed locally 310
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,510
    25th
    $47,960
    50th (median)
    $63,440
    75th
    $88,840
    90th
    $98,800

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 79% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 21% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $72,750
    Vineland, NJ $68,990
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $57,580
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $56,470

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,150
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,370
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $75,490
    Marriage and Family Therapists $89,030
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $62,830
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $82,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Atlantic City, NJ is $30.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 8.3% above 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,510 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,960.