Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $62,730 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.16
10th percentile $44,770
90th percentile $89,220
Employed locally 510
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,770
    25th
    $51,840
    50th (median)
    $62,730
    75th
    $77,320
    90th
    $89,220

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 83% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 17% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $78,250
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $74,530
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $74,030

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,810
    Clergy $75,830
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $74,810
    Rehabilitation Counselors $54,790
    Social Workers, All Other $67,170
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $76,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Salem, OR is $30.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Salem, OR is 7.1% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,770 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,840.