Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $49,260 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.68
10th percentile $35,510
90th percentile $76,580
Employed locally 80
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,510
    25th
    $39,470
    50th (median)
    $49,260
    75th
    $66,020
    90th
    $76,580

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 93% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 7% 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
    Salisbury, MD $77,650
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,780
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $74,530
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $72,310
    Salinas, CA $70,780

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,120
    Social and Human Service Assistants $30,300
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $45,650
    Healthcare Social Workers $56,430
    Rehabilitation Counselors $38,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Gadsden, AL is $23.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Gadsden, AL is 15.9% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,510 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,470.