Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $50,780 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.41
10th percentile $40,940
90th percentile $67,820
Employed locally 130
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,940
    25th
    $48,730
    50th (median)
    $50,780
    75th
    $60,490
    90th
    $67,820

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 85% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 15% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $77,650
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,780
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $72,310
    Washington $72,290
    Springfield, IL $71,990

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,080
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,560
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,910
    Healthcare Social Workers $72,680
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $49,960
    Health Education Specialists $67,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Lafayette, IN is $24.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Lafayette, IN is 13.3% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,940 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,730.