Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $60,940 +4% vs national
Median hourly $29.30
10th percentile $44,660
90th percentile $84,790
Employed locally 630
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,660
    25th
    $53,930
    50th (median)
    $60,940
    75th
    $71,900
    90th
    $84,790

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 33% 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
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $78,250
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $77,760
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $74,530
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $72,950

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$68,550
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,080
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50,470
    Healthcare Social Workers$59,230
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$60,650
    Social and Human Service Assistants$47,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Fort Collins, CO is $29.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Fort Collins, CO is 4% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,660 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,930.