Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Dover, DE

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dover, DE

Median annual salary $50,530 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.29
10th percentile $39,920
90th percentile $69,900
Employed locally 190
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,920
    25th
    $43,150
    50th (median)
    $50,530
    75th
    $58,200
    90th
    $69,900

    Dover economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 69% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 31% 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
    Rhode Island $67,150
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $66,090
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $65,870
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $65,650
    Modesto, CA $65,240
    Boulder, CO $64,290

    Related occupations in Dover, DE

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $76,640
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,980
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,810
    Healthcare Social Workers $56,220
    Marriage and Family Therapists $69,450
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $47,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Dover, DE is $24.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Dover, DE is 13.7% 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 Dover?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,920 per year in Dover, DE. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,150.