Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $51,880 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.94
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $79,850
Employed locally 820
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $47,960
    50th (median)
    $51,880
    75th
    $66,550
    90th
    $79,850

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $72,310
    Springfield, IL $71,990
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $66,610
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $65,920
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,600

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,770
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,740
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,330
    Healthcare Social Workers $50,970
    Rehabilitation Counselors $45,820
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $73,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Peoria, IL is $24.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Peoria, IL is 11.4% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,960.