Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Rocky Mount, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rocky Mount, NC

Median annual salary $49,040 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.58
10th percentile $39,220
90th percentile $64,690
Employed locally 190
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,220
    25th
    $43,760
    50th (median)
    $49,040
    75th
    $58,500
    90th
    $64,690

    Rocky Mount economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 85% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 15% 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
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $62,540

    Related occupations in Rocky Mount, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$51,630
    Rehabilitation Counselors$41,290
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$47,790
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,930
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,170
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Rocky Mount, NC is $23.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Rocky Mount, NC is 16.3% 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 Rocky Mount?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,220 per year in Rocky Mount, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,760.