Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Fairbanks, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fairbanks-College, AK

Median annual salary $64,940 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.22
10th percentile $45,920
90th percentile $85,550
Employed locally 130
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,920
    25th
    $55,180
    50th (median)
    $64,940
    75th
    $77,820
    90th
    $85,550

    Fairbanks economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,722 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,810
    Yakima, WA $70,400
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $68,330
    North Dakota $66,900
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $66,300

    Related occupations in Fairbanks, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,530
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $78,750
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,570
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $56,800
    Community Health Workers $54,750
    Social Workers, All Other $60,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Fairbanks, AK is $31.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Fairbanks, AK is 10.9% 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 Fairbanks?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,920 per year in Fairbanks, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,180.