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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $78,700 +34.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.84
10th percentile $54,890
90th percentile $125,840
Employed locally 2,090
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,890
    25th
    $62,630
    50th (median)
    $78,700
    75th
    $102,440
    90th
    $125,840

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 50% 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
    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
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $70,690

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $74,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $99,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants $59,230
    Marriage and Family Therapists $88,950
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $66,060
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $102,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in San Jose, CA is $37.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in San Jose, CA is 34.4% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $54,890 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,630.