Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $57,260 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.53
10th percentile $40,690
90th percentile $96,400
Employed locally 710
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,690
    25th
    $43,620
    50th (median)
    $57,260
    75th
    $75,540
    90th
    $96,400

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 44% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,130
    Social and Human Service Assistants$56,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$100,020
    Marriage and Family Therapists$80,470
    Health Education Specialists$62,370
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$58,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Santa Rosa, CA is $27.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.27 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 2.2% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,690 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,620.