Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Visalia, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Visalia, CA

Median annual salary $59,000 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.37
10th percentile $39,140
90th percentile $97,700
Employed locally 580
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,140
    25th
    $41,670
    50th (median)
    $59,000
    75th
    $74,490
    90th
    $97,700

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 85% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 15% 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
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $78,250
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $76,600
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,810
    Salinas, CA $70,780

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,840
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $83,760
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,030
    Counselors, All Other $47,010
    Rehabilitation Counselors $37,970
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $77,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Visalia, CA is $28.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Visalia, CA is 0.7% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,140 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,670.