Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $56,940 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.38
10th percentile $44,230
90th percentile $88,240
Employed locally 140
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,230
    25th
    $47,840
    50th (median)
    $56,940
    75th
    $73,630
    90th
    $88,240

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 91% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 9% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,600

    Related occupations in Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,250
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $45,370
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $49,620
    Community Health Workers $49,350
    Rehabilitation Counselors $44,700
    Healthcare Social Workers $48,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Decatur, IL is $27.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Decatur, IL is 2.8% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,230 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,840.