Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $61,960 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.79
10th percentile $49,440
90th percentile $76,440
Employed locally 170
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,440
    25th
    $57,240
    50th (median)
    $61,960
    75th
    $68,220
    90th
    $76,440

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 92% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 8% 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
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $77,760
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $72,630
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $72,310
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $72,310
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $70,050
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $68,330

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,540
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$45,310
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$59,130
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59,160
    Healthcare Social Workers$68,070
    Social Workers, All Other$55,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Lewiston, ME is $29.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Lewiston, ME is 5.8% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,440 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,240.