Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $57,940 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.86
10th percentile $45,620
90th percentile $95,670
Employed locally 910
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,620
    25th
    $50,840
    50th (median)
    $57,940
    75th
    $79,880
    90th
    $95,670

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 86% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 14% 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
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $78,250
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $76,600
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,810
    Salinas, CA $70,780

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,520
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$96,270
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$92,880
    Marriage and Family Therapists$73,420
    Healthcare Social Workers$84,940
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$61,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Bakersfield, CA is $27.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 1.1% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,620 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,840.