Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $65,110 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.30
10th percentile $50,080
90th percentile $88,490
Employed locally 630
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,080
    25th
    $57,800
    50th (median)
    $65,110
    75th
    $77,650
    90th
    $88,490

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 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
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $77,760
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $72,630
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $72,310
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $72,310
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $70,050
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $68,330

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,360
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62,710
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,940
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$72,260
    Healthcare Social Workers$74,000
    Health Education Specialists$60,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Portland, ME is $31.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Portland, ME is 11.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $50,080 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,800.