Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $46,480 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $40,370
90th percentile $74,520
Employed locally 420
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,370
    25th
    $40,370
    50th (median)
    $46,480
    75th
    $58,590
    90th
    $74,520

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 40% 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
    District of Columbia $78,920
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $76,470
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,780
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $74,530
    California $69,250
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $66,090

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,520
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,050
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,630
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,790
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,280
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $66,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 20.6% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,370 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,370.