Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $60,670 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.17
10th percentile $44,740
90th percentile $84,680
Employed locally 4,000
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,740
    25th
    $49,780
    50th (median)
    $60,670
    75th
    $68,440
    90th
    $84,680

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 76% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 24% 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 Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56,450
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59,990
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,740
    Healthcare Social Workers$66,850
    Rehabilitation Counselors$48,020
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$55,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Charlotte, NC-SC is $29.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 3.6% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,740 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,780.