Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $60,300 +3% vs national
Median hourly $28.99
10th percentile $39,110
90th percentile $79,690
Employed locally 120
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,110
    25th
    $47,040
    50th (median)
    $60,300
    75th
    $74,110
    90th
    $79,690

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 81% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 19% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $71,660
    St. Cloud, MN $68,920
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,130
    Rochester, MN $63,810
    Fargo, ND-MN $61,740
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,950

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,320
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,540
    Marriage and Family Therapists $81,020
    Social Workers, All Other $78,350
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,340
    Healthcare Social Workers $78,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Mankato, MN is $28.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Mankato, MN is 3% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,110 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,040.