Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $64,600 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.06
10th percentile $47,390
90th percentile $109,690
Employed locally 12,150
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,390
    25th
    $53,240
    50th (median)
    $64,600
    75th
    $83,320
    90th
    $109,690

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 73% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 27% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,950
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,150
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,820
    Healthcare Social Workers $74,700
    Rehabilitation Counselors $48,850
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $38,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Chicago, IL-IN is $31.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 10.3% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,390 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,240.