Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Grand Island, NE

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Island, NE

Median annual salary $48,300 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $40,100
90th percentile $105,650
Employed locally 170
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,100
    25th
    $44,540
    50th (median)
    $48,300
    75th
    $60,480
    90th
    $105,650

    Grand Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,397 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 72% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 28% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    New Jersey $78,150
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $77,760
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $76,820
    New Haven, CT $74,470

    Related occupations in Grand Island, NE

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $108,030
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,280
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,530
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Grand Island, NE is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Grand Island, NE is 17.5% 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 Grand Island?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,100 per year in Grand Island, NE. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,540.