Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Burlington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington, NC

Median annual salary $56,020 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.93
10th percentile $37,400
90th percentile $66,370
Employed locally 150
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,400
    25th
    $48,630
    50th (median)
    $56,020
    75th
    $66,370
    90th
    $66,370

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,445 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 87% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 13% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,810
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $65,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    Anchorage, AK $63,040
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $62,540

    Related occupations in Burlington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,890
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,590
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,110
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,320
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $49,240
    Rehabilitation Counselors $46,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Burlington, NC is $26.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Burlington, NC is 4.4% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,400 per year in Burlington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,630.