Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $70,780 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.03
10th percentile $47,700
90th percentile $102,580
Employed locally 370
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,700
    25th
    $51,850
    50th (median)
    $70,780
    75th
    $98,290
    90th
    $102,580

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 75% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 25% 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
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $78,250
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $76,600
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,810
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $70,690

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,350
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,790
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $97,790
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $57,420
    Marriage and Family Therapists $64,230
    Healthcare Social Workers $96,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Salinas, CA is $34.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Salinas, CA is 20.8% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,700 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,850.