Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $63,270 +8% vs national
Median hourly $30.42
10th percentile $46,320
90th percentile $93,490
Employed locally 1,850
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,320
    25th
    $52,560
    50th (median)
    $63,270
    75th
    $77,410
    90th
    $93,490

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 88% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 12% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,700
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $78,250
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $76,600
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,810
    Salinas, CA $70,780

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,640
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,880
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $99,190
    Marriage and Family Therapists $66,090
    Healthcare Social Workers $91,640
    Rehabilitation Counselors $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Fresno, CA is $30.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Fresno, CA is 8% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,320 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,560.