Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $51,040 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.54
10th percentile $41,230
90th percentile $86,920
Employed locally 780
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,230
    25th
    $42,840
    50th (median)
    $51,040
    75th
    $64,850
    90th
    $86,920

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 46% 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
    Connecticut $78,940
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $77,760
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $72,630
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $67,910
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $65,370
    Portland-South Portland, ME $65,110

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,550
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$67,540
    Healthcare Social Workers$74,710
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$71,440
    Marriage and Family Therapists$81,170
    Community Health Workers$55,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Salt Lake City, UT is $24.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.53 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 12.9% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,230 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,840.