Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $62,290 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.95
10th percentile $49,750
90th percentile $94,820
Employed locally 350
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,750
    25th
    $51,140
    50th (median)
    $62,290
    75th
    $80,250
    90th
    $94,820

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 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
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $78,700
    Longview-Kelso, WA $76,660
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $76,470
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,780
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $75,600
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $72,950

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $71,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $72,480
    Healthcare Social Workers $74,110
    Social and Human Service Assistants $53,290
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $58,930
    Rehabilitation Counselors $51,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Bellingham, WA is $29.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Bellingham, WA is 6.4% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,750 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,140.