Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Columbus, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, IN

Median annual salary $52,520 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.25
10th percentile $45,030
90th percentile $77,780
Employed locally 80
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,030
    25th
    $48,500
    50th (median)
    $52,520
    75th
    $61,460
    90th
    $77,780

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 35% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $77,650
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,780
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $72,310
    Washington $72,290
    Springfield, IL $71,990

    Related occupations in Columbus, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$44,420
    Social and Human Service Assistants$44,020
    Rehabilitation Counselors$42,120
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,670
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,390
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$69,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Columbus, IN is $25.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.35 or more per hour.

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

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

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,030 per year in Columbus, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,500.