Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $64,290 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.91
10th percentile $51,720
90th percentile $102,000
Employed locally 520
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,720
    25th
    $61,380
    50th (median)
    $64,290
    75th
    $75,180
    90th
    $102,000

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 37% 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
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $78,250
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $77,760
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $74,530
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $72,950

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$77,720
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56,280
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,610
    Social and Human Service Assistants$50,780
    Social Workers, All Other$63,880
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Boulder, CO is $30.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Boulder, CO is 9.8% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $51,720 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,380.