Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $60,630 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.15
10th percentile $42,280
90th percentile $72,120
Employed locally 190
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,280
    25th
    $48,920
    50th (median)
    $60,630
    75th
    $66,410
    90th
    $72,120

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 84% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 16% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $69,990
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $69,800
    Twin Falls, ID $68,020
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,130
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $65,870

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $56,990
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,330
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,650
    Social Workers, All Other $57,150
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $57,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Eau Claire, WI is $29.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Eau Claire, WI is 3.5% above 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,280 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,920.