Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $62,540 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.07
10th percentile $45,340
90th percentile $82,180
Employed locally 1,550
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,340
    25th
    $49,600
    50th (median)
    $62,540
    75th
    $67,690
    90th
    $82,180

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 35% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,810
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $65,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    Anchorage, AK $63,040
    Jacksonville, NC $62,500

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,960
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,460
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,350
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $59,600
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,520
    Rehabilitation Counselors $47,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Raleigh, NC is $30.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Raleigh, NC is 6.8% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,340 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,600.