Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Watertown, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Watertown-Fort Drum, NY

Median annual salary $52,020 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.01
10th percentile $42,180
90th percentile $92,550
Employed locally 160
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,180
    25th
    $46,950
    50th (median)
    $52,020
    75th
    $74,270
    90th
    $92,550

    Watertown economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,978 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 80% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 20% 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
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $76,820
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $72,750
    Kingston, NY $71,040
    Ithaca, NY $65,260
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $65,260

    Related occupations in Watertown, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,790
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,380
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,990
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,540
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $59,380
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $57,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Watertown, NY is $25.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Watertown, NY is 11.2% 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 Watertown?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,180 per year in Watertown, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,950.