Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,170 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.96
10th percentile $43,870
90th percentile $75,860
Employed locally 460
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,870
    25th
    $50,240
    50th (median)
    $58,170
    75th
    $68,680
    90th
    $75,860

    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 Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$44,980
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,990
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55,140
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,030
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$67,430
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$74,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Capital/Northern New York is $27.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.46 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Capital/Northern New York is 0.7% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,870 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,240.