Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $49,660 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.88
10th percentile $33,800
90th percentile $63,530
Employed locally 560
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,800
    25th
    $38,220
    50th (median)
    $49,660
    75th
    $56,530
    90th
    $63,530

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 81% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 19% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $77,650
    Grants Pass, OR $67,170
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,130
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $62,400
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $61,100
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $60,700

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,160
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,070
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,620
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,120
    Clergy $41,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Erie, PA is $23.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Erie, PA is 15.2% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,800 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,220.