Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $71,990 +22.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.61
10th percentile $47,990
90th percentile $106,570
Employed locally 680
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,990
    25th
    $57,590
    50th (median)
    $71,990
    75th
    $90,750
    90th
    $106,570

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 97% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 3% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $72,310
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $66,610
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $65,920
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,600
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$48,560
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,600
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,190
    Rehabilitation Counselors$49,450
    Healthcare Social Workers$66,010
    Clergy$56,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Springfield, IL is $34.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Springfield, IL is 22.9% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,990 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,590.