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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $46,810 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $36,640
90th percentile $66,020
Employed locally 1,060
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,640
    25th
    $39,480
    50th (median)
    $46,810
    75th
    $59,310
    90th
    $66,020

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 33% 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 Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,620
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,800
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,650
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,810
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,360
    Health Education Specialists $44,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Birmingham, AL is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Birmingham, AL is 20.1% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,640 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,480.