Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $50,380 -14% vs national
Median hourly $24.22
10th percentile $38,450
90th percentile $71,760
Employed locally 510
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,450
    25th
    $40,360
    50th (median)
    $50,380
    75th
    $65,730
    90th
    $71,760

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 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
    Lexington Park, MD $77,650
    Grants Pass, OR $67,170
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,130
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $62,400
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $61,100
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $60,700

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55,840
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,470
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,400
    Healthcare Social Workers$62,220
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$47,270
    Marriage and Family Therapists$67,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Reading, PA is $24.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Reading, PA is 14% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,450 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,360.