Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $53,110 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.54
10th percentile $39,760
90th percentile $75,920
Employed locally 810
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,760
    25th
    $43,290
    50th (median)
    $53,110
    75th
    $61,560
    90th
    $75,920

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 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
    Lexington Park, MD $77,650
    Grants Pass, OR $67,170
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,130
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $62,400
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $61,100
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $60,700

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,760
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $68,010
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,810
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $65,510
    Clergy $55,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Lancaster, PA is $25.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Lancaster, PA is 9.3% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,760 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,290.