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Child, Family, and School Social Workers Hourly Wage in California (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in California is $31.35/hour, based on 2025 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2025 • California hourly wage data • Updated 2026-05-19

Entry-Level (P10)
$21.81
/hour
Median (P50)
$31.35
/hour
Senior (P90)
$49.54
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$65,200
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

California vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$21.81
National: $20.23
+7.8%
Median (P50)
$31.35
National: $28.42
+10.3%
Senior (P90)
$49.54
National: $40.68
+21.8%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $21.81 $872 $3780 $45,360
Q1 (P25) $25.13 $1005 $4356 $52,270
Median (P50) $31.35 $1254 $5433 $65,200
Q3 (P75) $39.46 $1578 $6840 $82,080
Senior (P90) $49.54 $1982 $8588 $103,050

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

#1
$37.97
$37.97/hr
+33.6%
#2
$36.73
$36.73/hr
+29.2%
#3
$36.67
$36.67/hr
+29.0%
#4
$36.33
$36.33/hr
+27.8%
#5
$35.81
$35.81/hr
+26.0%
#6
$35.36
$35.36/hr
+24.4%
#7
$34.14
$34.14/hr
+20.1%
#8
$33.59
$33.59/hr
+18.2%
#9
$32.82
$32.82/hr
+15.5%
#10
$32.43
$32.43/hr
+14.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in California?

The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in California is $31.35/hour (2025 BLS data). This equals approximately $65,200.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does California Child, Family, and School Social Workers hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in California is $31.35/hr compared to the national average of $28.42/hr — higher by $2.93/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in California?

Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers professionals in California earn approximately $21.81/hour (10th percentile), which equals $45,360.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $49.54/hour.

How much does a senior Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in California?

Senior-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers professionals in California (90th percentile) earn approximately $49.54/hour, or $103,050.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 211021) in California.

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