Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $74,530 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.83
10th percentile $44,610
90th percentile $105,240
Employed locally 2,690
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,610
    25th
    $53,310
    50th (median)
    $74,530
    75th
    $94,760
    90th
    $105,240

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 23% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $77,650
    Salisbury, MD $77,650
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,780
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $61,570
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $57,580

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,980
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,600
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $73,670
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $49,190
    Rehabilitation Counselors $45,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Baltimore, MD is $35.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Baltimore, MD is 27.2% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,610 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,310.