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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $71,810 +22.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.53
10th percentile $53,440
90th percentile $124,050
Employed locally 5,700
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,440
    25th
    $58,620
    50th (median)
    $71,810
    75th
    $99,210
    90th
    $124,050

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 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
    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
    Salinas, CA $70,780
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $70,690

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$72,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants$57,220
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$100,960
    Marriage and Family Therapists$76,980
    Healthcare Social Workers$103,440
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$67,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in San Francisco, CA is $34.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in San Francisco, CA is 22.6% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $53,440 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,620.