Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $46,780 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.49
10th percentile $37,510
90th percentile $75,740
Employed locally 200
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,510
    25th
    $43,510
    50th (median)
    $46,780
    75th
    $59,190
    90th
    $75,740

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 37% 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
    District of Columbia $78,920
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $76,470
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,780
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $74,530
    California $69,250
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $66,090

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$69,640
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,700
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,210
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,260
    Rehabilitation Counselors$43,130
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Iowa City, IA is $22.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Iowa City, IA is 20.1% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,510 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,510.