Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $61,420 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.53
10th percentile $47,330
90th percentile $88,190
Employed locally 4,330
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,330
    25th
    $54,420
    50th (median)
    $61,420
    75th
    $76,960
    90th
    $88,190

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 40% 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
    Salinas, CA $70,780

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$52,910
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,690
    Marriage and Family Therapists$48,950
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$82,830
    Healthcare Social Workers$83,120
    Health Education Specialists$59,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in San Diego, CA is $29.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in San Diego, CA is 4.9% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,330 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,420.