Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $49,230 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.67
10th percentile $40,570
90th percentile $74,610
Employed locally 80
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,570
    25th
    $46,070
    50th (median)
    $49,230
    75th
    $62,630
    90th
    $74,610

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $45,940
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,690
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,980
    Rehabilitation Counselors $46,050
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,230
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Dubuque, IA is $23.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Dubuque, IA is 15.9% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,570 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,070.