Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $62,400 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.00
10th percentile $46,120
90th percentile $94,710
Employed locally 360
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,120
    25th
    $51,440
    50th (median)
    $62,400
    75th
    $94,710
    90th
    $94,710

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 33% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$98,280
    Social and Human Service Assistants$47,620
    Health Education Specialists$59,620
    Rehabilitation Counselors$42,490
    Healthcare Social Workers$132,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $30.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 6.5% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,120 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,440.