Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $66,130 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.79
10th percentile $46,290
90th percentile $98,750
Employed locally 3,830
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,290
    25th
    $55,500
    50th (median)
    $66,130
    75th
    $80,300
    90th
    $98,750

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 33% 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
    Rochester, MN $63,810
    Fargo, ND-MN $61,740
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,950
    Mankato, MN $60,300

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,890
    Social Workers, All Other $79,390
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,540
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,210
    Marriage and Family Therapists $72,910
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $77,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $31.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 12.9% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,290 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,500.