Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in South Bend, IN-MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI

Median annual salary $50,780 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.41
10th percentile $40,080
90th percentile $73,430
Employed locally 450
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,080
    25th
    $46,190
    50th (median)
    $50,780
    75th
    $61,580
    90th
    $73,430

    South Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,385 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 78% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 22% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Lexington Park, MD $77,650
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,780
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $72,310
    Washington $72,290
    Springfield, IL $71,990

    Related occupations in South Bend, IN-MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,630
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $46,090
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $50,940
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,090
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $53,310
    Health Education Specialists $59,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in South Bend?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in South Bend, IN-MI is $24.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.85 or more per hour.

    Is South Bend above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in South Bend, IN-MI is 13.3% 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 South Bend?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,080 per year in South Bend, IN-MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,190.