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

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

Median annual salary $47,540 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.86
10th percentile $37,500
90th percentile $67,950
Employed locally 480
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,500
    25th
    $40,450
    50th (median)
    $47,540
    75th
    $59,540
    90th
    $67,950

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 43% 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 Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,310
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$51,580
    Social and Human Service Assistants$33,260
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,960
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$52,350
    Health Education Specialists$71,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Huntsville, AL is $22.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Huntsville, AL is 18.8% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,500 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,450.