Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $63,810 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.68
10th percentile $41,220
90th percentile $82,480
Employed locally 230
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,220
    25th
    $47,810
    50th (median)
    $63,810
    75th
    $74,590
    90th
    $82,480

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 71% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 29% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $71,660
    St. Cloud, MN $68,920
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,130
    Fargo, ND-MN $61,740
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,950
    Mankato, MN $60,300

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Workers, All Other$78,840
    Social and Human Service Assistants$48,860
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,700
    Healthcare Social Workers$80,130
    Health Education Specialists$78,360
    Rehabilitation Counselors$57,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Rochester, MN is $30.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Rochester, MN is 8.9% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,220 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,810.