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Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$65,200
Median Annual Salary
▼
-5.8% vs 2024
$71,940
Mean Salary
$65,200
Median Salary
$31.35
Hourly Rate
60,310 people work as Child, Family, and School Social Workers in California
Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Child, Family, and School Social Workers in California earn a median salary of $65,200 per year ($5,433/month).
This is 10.3% above the national average of $59,111.
California ranks #12 out of 51 states for Child, Family, and School Social Workers pay.
Approximately 60,310 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 5.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.88
Speaking
4.5
Critical Thinking
4.12
Social Perceptiveness
4.12
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.32
Psychology
4.13
Therapy and Counseling
4.13
English Language
3.82
Administrative
3.63
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(68.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Child, Family, and School Social Workers in California
Salaries for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in California range from $45,360 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $103,050 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $52,270 and $82,080.
Median $65,200
P10: $45,360P25: $52,270P75: $82,080P90: $103,050
10th
$45,360
25th
$52,270
Median
$65,200
75th
$82,080
90th
$103,050
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,360
$21.81
$3,780
25th Percentile
$52,270
$25.13
$4,355
Median (50th)
$65,200
$31.35
$5,433
75th Percentile
$82,080
$39.46
$6,840
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$103,050
$49.54
$8,587
Note: The mean (average) salary of $71,940 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#12
California ranks #12 of 51 states
$59,111
National avg. for Child, Family, and School Social Workers
How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make in California?
The median annual salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in California is $65,200 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $71,940.
What is the salary range for a Child, Family, and School Social Workers in California?
Salaries for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in California range from $45,360 at the 10th percentile to $103,050 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $52,270 and $82,080.
What is the starting salary for a Child, Family, and School Social Workers in California?
Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers positions in California typically start around $45,360 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $52,270 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Child, Family, and School Social Workers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 60,310 people are employed as Child, Family, and School Social Workers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Child, Family, and School Social Workers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Child, Family, and School Social Workers in California is approximately $31.35 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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