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

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

Median annual salary $65,260 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.38
10th percentile $45,930
90th percentile $91,310
Employed locally 1,450
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,930
    25th
    $51,600
    50th (median)
    $65,260
    75th
    $74,610
    90th
    $91,310

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 88% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 12% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,700
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $76,820
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $72,750
    Kingston, NY $71,040
    Ithaca, NY $65,260
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $65,260

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,430
    Healthcare Social Workers $51,940
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,100
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,280
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $66,290
    Clergy $58,910

    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, NY is $31.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.75 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, NY is 11.4% 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 $45,930 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,600.