Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $52,430 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.21
10th percentile $43,220
90th percentile $69,400
Employed locally 810
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,220
    25th
    $47,030
    50th (median)
    $52,430
    75th
    $61,300
    90th
    $69,400

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 76% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 24% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,940
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $71,660
    Fairbanks-College, AK $64,940
    Jacksonville, NC $62,500
    Jackson, MI $61,900
    Clarksville, TN-KY $58,010

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,190
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,180
    Healthcare Social Workers$64,280
    Rehabilitation Counselors$37,440
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$53,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Wichita, KS is $25.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Wichita, KS is 10.5% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,220 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,030.