Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $47,990 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.07
10th percentile $36,140
90th percentile $55,950
Employed locally 420
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,140
    25th
    $38,680
    50th (median)
    $47,990
    75th
    $51,530
    90th
    $55,950

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 73% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 27% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,700
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $77,760
    Lexington Park, MD $77,650
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,940
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,780

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,190
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50,030
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,310
    Healthcare Social Workers$66,680
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$52,160
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$48,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Little Rock, AR is $23.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Little Rock, AR is 18.1% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,140 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,680.