Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $68,480 +16.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.92
10th percentile $47,820
90th percentile $80,080
Employed locally 160
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,820
    25th
    $59,440
    50th (median)
    $68,480
    75th
    $73,330
    90th
    $80,080

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 82% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 18% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,940
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,780
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,810
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $71,660
    Maryland $70,840

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,750
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$67,950
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$69,200
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$66,110
    Healthcare Social Workers$65,060
    Rehabilitation Counselors$66,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Bismarck, ND is $32.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Bismarck, ND is 16.9% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,820 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,440.