▲10%
$17.72
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
25%
$16.93
MEDIAN
$17.72
75%
$19.78
The average hourly pay for a Child, Family, or School Social Worker is $17.72 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$17 - $20
Total Pay
$31k - $57k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Child, Family, or School Social Workers?
What Do Child, Family, or School Social Workers Do?
Child, Family, or School Social Worker Tasks
- Address client needs (mental, social, educational, etc.) on an individual basis.
- Carry out various administrative tasks in support of client service.
- Work with parents, teachers, community organizations, internal partners, etc. on behalf of clients.
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Common Health Benefits for a Child, Family, or School Social Worker
Medical
100%
Dental
88%
Vision
75%
Gender Breakdown for Child, Family, or School Social Workers
Female
71.4%
Male
28.6%
This data is based on 7 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Child, Family, or School Social Workers
What is the highest pay for Child, Family, or School Social Workers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Child, Family, or School Social Worker is $NaN / hour
What is the lowest pay for Child, Family, or School Social Workers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Child, Family, or School Social Worker is $NaN / hour
How can Child, Family, or School Social Workers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Child, Family, or School Social Worker is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Child, Family, or School Social Worker that oversees more junior Child, Family, or School Social Workers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.