Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

Median annual salary $49,230 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.67
10th percentile $39,250
90th percentile $73,160
Employed locally 180
National median $58,570

Compare Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Sioux City, IA-NE-SD stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
in
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,250
    25th
    $43,370
    50th (median)
    $49,230
    75th
    $56,920
    90th
    $73,160

    Sioux City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,027 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 68% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 32% 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
    District of Columbia $78,920
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $76,470
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,780
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $74,530
    California $69,250
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $66,090

    Related occupations in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,290
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,630
    Rehabilitation Counselors $44,910
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $51,800
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $66,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Sioux City?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is $23.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.88 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux City above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is 15.9% 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 Sioux City?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,250 per year in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,370.