Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $61,100 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.38
10th percentile $45,490
90th percentile $95,480
Employed locally 1,130
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,490
    25th
    $46,710
    50th (median)
    $61,100
    75th
    $78,890
    90th
    $95,480

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 70% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 30% 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
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $78,250
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $77,760
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $74,530
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $72,950

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50,020
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,770
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,830
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50,090
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,680
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$65,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Colorado Springs, CO is $29.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 4.3% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,490 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,710.