Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Fort Smith, AR-OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Smith, AR-OK

Median annual salary $43,950 -25% vs national
Median hourly $21.13
10th percentile $31,990
90th percentile $62,350
Employed locally 110
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,990
    25th
    $40,060
    50th (median)
    $43,950
    75th
    $49,800
    90th
    $62,350

    Fort Smith economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,717 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,700
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $77,760
    Lexington Park, MD $77,650
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,940
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,780

    Related occupations in Fort Smith, AR-OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,790
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,960
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,110
    Healthcare Social Workers $57,820
    Rehabilitation Counselors $28,170
    Community Health Workers $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Fort Smith, AR-OK is $21.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Fort Smith, AR-OK is 25% 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 Fort Smith?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,990 per year in Fort Smith, AR-OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,060.