Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median annual salary $75,780 +29.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.43
10th percentile $49,270
90th percentile $111,280
Employed locally 6,800
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,270
    25th
    $58,530
    50th (median)
    $75,780
    75th
    $93,760
    90th
    $111,280

    Washington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $123,896 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 61% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 39% 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

    Related occupations in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,170
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$76,230
    Social and Human Service Assistants$47,990
    Rehabilitation Counselors$46,600
    Healthcare Social Workers$78,010
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$77,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is $36.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is 29.4% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,270 per year in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,530.