Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $54,980 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.43
10th percentile $43,040
90th percentile $72,590
Employed locally 880
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,040
    25th
    $48,480
    50th (median)
    $54,980
    75th
    $70,060
    90th
    $72,590

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 87% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 13% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,810
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $65,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    Anchorage, AK $63,040
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $62,540

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$52,900
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,480
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54,010
    Healthcare Social Workers$62,260
    Rehabilitation Counselors$46,670
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$56,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Greensboro, NC is $26.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Greensboro, NC is 6.1% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,040 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,480.