Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in State College, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • State College, PA

Median annual salary $45,200 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.73
10th percentile $35,650
90th percentile $63,750
Employed locally 160
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,650
    25th
    $37,210
    50th (median)
    $45,200
    75th
    $52,040
    90th
    $63,750

    State College economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 62% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 38% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $77,650
    Grants Pass, OR $67,170
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,130
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $62,400
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $61,100
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $60,700

    Related occupations in State College, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $69,070
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,600
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $87,960
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,370
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,680
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in State College, PA is $21.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in State College, PA is 22.8% 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 State College?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,650 per year in State College, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,210.