Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $44,280 -24.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.29
10th percentile $31,380
90th percentile $64,430
Employed locally 120
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,380
    25th
    $38,530
    50th (median)
    $44,280
    75th
    $54,280
    90th
    $64,430

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 75% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 25% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,700
    Salisbury, MD $77,650
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,780
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $74,530
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $72,310
    Salinas, CA $70,780

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,180
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,880
    Social and Human Service Assistants $32,810
    Healthcare Social Workers $50,720
    Health Education Specialists $77,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Auburn, AL is $21.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Auburn, AL is 24.4% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,380 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,530.