Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $43,450 -25.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.89
10th percentile $36,560
90th percentile $64,430
Employed locally 150
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,560
    25th
    $38,530
    50th (median)
    $43,450
    75th
    $55,100
    90th
    $64,430

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 23% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,700
    Salisbury, MD $77,650
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,780
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $74,530
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $72,310
    Salinas, CA $70,780

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $25,350
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $48,140
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,660
    Healthcare Social Workers $51,360
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $59,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Dothan, AL is $20.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Dothan, AL is 25.8% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,560 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,530.