Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Staunton, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

Median annual salary $53,390 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.67
10th percentile $44,900
90th percentile $72,950
Employed locally 120
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,900
    25th
    $51,730
    50th (median)
    $53,390
    75th
    $65,480
    90th
    $72,950

    Staunton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 75% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 25% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,780
    Vallejo, CA $67,900
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $66,240
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    Nevada $60,430

    Related occupations in Staunton, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,230
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,750
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $57,810
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $66,460
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $49,810
    Rehabilitation Counselors $65,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Staunton, VA is $25.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Staunton, VA is 8.8% 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 Staunton?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,900 per year in Staunton, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,730.