Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $65,240 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.36
10th percentile $44,650
90th percentile $107,020
Employed locally 620
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,650
    25th
    $49,740
    50th (median)
    $65,240
    75th
    $96,930
    90th
    $107,020

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 82% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 18% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,700
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $78,250
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $76,600
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,810
    Salinas, CA $70,780

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $57,330
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,300
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $92,850
    Marriage and Family Therapists $66,890
    Healthcare Social Workers $95,710
    Health Education Specialists $60,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Modesto, CA is $31.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Modesto, CA is 11.4% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,650 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,740.