Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $58,020 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.89
10th percentile $36,250
90th percentile $86,390
Employed locally 370
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,250
    25th
    $44,170
    50th (median)
    $58,020
    75th
    $76,600
    90th
    $86,390

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 90% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 10% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $72,310
    Springfield, IL $71,990
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $66,610
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $65,920
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,600

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,180
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,400
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,360
    Community Health Workers $38,720
    Rehabilitation Counselors $48,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Champaign, IL is $27.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Champaign, IL is 0.9% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,250 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,170.