Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$58,570
↑ 44.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Child, Family, and School Social Workers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Child, Family, and School Social Workers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 44.0% since 2011 ($40,680 → $58,570)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $58,570
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,570 | +8.6% |
| 2023 | $53,940 | +6.1% |
| 2022 | $50,820 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | $49,150 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | $48,430 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | $47,390 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | $46,270 | +4.3% |
| 2017 | $44,380 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | $43,250 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | $42,350 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | $42,120 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | $42,120 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | $41,530 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | $40,680 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.