Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $46,850 -20% vs national
Median hourly $22.52
10th percentile $38,840
90th percentile $58,630
Employed locally 1,550
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,840
    25th
    $43,140
    50th (median)
    $46,850
    75th
    $54,000
    90th
    $58,630

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 69% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 31% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $52,380
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $50,150
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $50,150
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $50,150
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $50,150
    Yuma, AZ $50,030

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,000
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,020
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,040
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,450
    Rehabilitation Counselors $41,410
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Tucson, AZ is $22.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Tucson, AZ is 20% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,840 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,140.