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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $67,910 +15.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.65
10th percentile $56,810
90th percentile $81,890
Employed locally 210
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,810
    25th
    $61,960
    50th (median)
    $67,910
    75th
    $74,420
    90th
    $81,890

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 75% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 25% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$53,020
    Social and Human Service Assistants$49,050
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,370
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,990
    Rehabilitation Counselors$47,440
    Healthcare Social Workers$92,730

    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, VT is $32.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.37 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, VT is 15.9% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $56,810 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,960.