Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Dalton, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $46,050 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $33,450
90th percentile $59,850
Employed locally 110
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,450
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $46,050
    75th
    $54,100
    90th
    $59,850

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $64,380
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,000
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $62,440
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $60,670
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $60,430
    Michigan $59,030

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$34,000
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$70,710
    Healthcare Social Workers$55,000
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,730
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$36,990
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$57,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Dalton, GA is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Dalton, GA is 21.4% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,450 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,390.