Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $55,140 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.51
10th percentile $42,730
90th percentile $88,410
Employed locally 770
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,730
    25th
    $47,220
    50th (median)
    $55,140
    75th
    $69,260
    90th
    $88,410

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 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
    District of Columbia $78,920
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $76,470
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,780
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $74,530
    California $69,250
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $66,090

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,580
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,010
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,400
    Rehabilitation Counselors $41,070
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $80,600
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Des Moines, IA is $26.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Des Moines, IA is 5.9% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,730 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,220.