Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Lawton, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawton, OK

Median annual salary $43,950 -25% vs national
Median hourly $21.13
10th percentile $38,850
90th percentile $58,840
Employed locally 180
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,850
    25th
    $40,250
    50th (median)
    $43,950
    75th
    $48,680
    90th
    $58,840

    Lawton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,060 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 74% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 26% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $66,240
    Roanoke, VA $51,530
    Kokomo, IN $50,470
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $46,400
    Tulsa, OK $43,950
    Oklahoma $43,950

    Related occupations in Lawton, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $71,140
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $48,470
    Social and Human Service Assistants $33,280
    Rehabilitation Counselors $40,960
    Healthcare Social Workers $48,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Lawton, OK is $21.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Lawton, OK is 25% 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 Lawton?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,850 per year in Lawton, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,250.