Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Kingston, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kingston, NY

Median annual salary $71,040 +21.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.15
10th percentile $48,000
90th percentile $88,880
Employed locally 360
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,000
    25th
    $63,100
    50th (median)
    $71,040
    75th
    $85,100
    90th
    $88,880

    Kingston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,804 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,700
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $76,820
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $72,750
    Ithaca, NY $65,260
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $65,260
    Rochester, NY $65,260

    Related occupations in Kingston, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,470
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,360
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $76,200
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $64,520
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,530
    Rehabilitation Counselors $38,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Kingston, NY is $34.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Kingston, NY is 21.3% above 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 Kingston?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,000 per year in Kingston, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,100.