Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $52,420 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.20
10th percentile $29,540
90th percentile $90,870
Employed locally 450
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,540
    25th
    $42,760
    50th (median)
    $52,420
    75th
    $74,910
    90th
    $90,870

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 79% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 21% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $72,310
    Springfield, IL $71,990
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $66,610
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $65,920
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,600

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$46,640
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,010
    Healthcare Social Workers$66,800
    Rehabilitation Counselors$50,950
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$50,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Rockford, IL is $25.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Rockford, IL is 10.5% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,540 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,760.