Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $76,470 +30.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.77
10th percentile $50,450
90th percentile $98,780
Employed locally 590
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,450
    25th
    $61,070
    50th (median)
    $76,470
    75th
    $90,250
    90th
    $98,780

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 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
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $78,700
    Longview-Kelso, WA $76,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,780
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $75,600
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $72,950
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $72,750

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Health Education Specialists$72,520
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61,910
    Rehabilitation Counselors$61,050
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$77,720
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$86,530
    Healthcare Social Workers$78,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Olympia, WA is $36.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Olympia, WA is 30.6% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $50,450 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,070.