Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $64,380 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.95
10th percentile $46,530
90th percentile $88,900
Employed locally 1,470
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,530
    25th
    $53,660
    50th (median)
    $64,380
    75th
    $76,900
    90th
    $88,900

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 91% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 9% 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
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $76,820
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $72,750
    Kingston, NY $71,040
    Rochester, NY $65,260
    Ithaca, NY $65,260

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,870
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,910
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,690
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $75,200
    Clergy $49,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Buffalo, NY is $30.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Buffalo, NY is 9.9% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,530 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,660.