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Child, Family, and School Social Workers (21-1021) in Northwest Workforce Development Area
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Northwest WDA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,240
Mean wage$37.55
Entry wage$25.85
10th percentile wage$23.31
50th percentile wage$38.31
90th percentile wage$49.82
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services49039.7%
Public Administration
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration$43.48
Education and Health Services490$28.12
Child, Family, and School Social Workers (21-1021)
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $38.31 $28.12 $10.19
2022$36.89+3.8%$27.08+3.8%$9.81
2021$35.25+4.7%$25.87+4.7%$9.38
2020$34.33+2.7%$25.20+2.7%$9.13
2019$33.63+2.1%$24.69+2.1%$8.95
2018$32.86+2.3%$24.12+2.3%$8.74
2017$32.17+2.2%$23.61+2.2%$8.56
2016$31.49+2.1%$23.12+2.1%$8.38
2015$30.90+1.9%$22.68+1.9%$8.22
2014$30.27+2.1%$22.22+2.1%$8.05
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $38.31 $23.90 $14.41
2022$36.89+3.8%$23.11+3.4%$13.79
2021$35.25+4.7%$21.86+5.7%$13.39
2020$34.33+2.7%$21.11+3.5%$13.22
2019$33.63+2.1%$20.51+2.9%$13.12
2018$32.86+2.3%$19.91+3.0%$12.95
2017$32.17+2.2%$19.34+2.9%$12.82
2016$31.49+2.1%$18.90+2.4%$12.60
2015$30.90+1.9%$18.42+2.6%$12.48
2014$30.27+2.1%$18.03+2.2%$12.25
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest $38.31  1,240  
Eastern $37.70     
South Central $31.42  1,060  
Southwest $30.85  710  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest $38.31  1,240  
North Central $30.43  1,180  
South Central $31.42  1,060  
Southwest $30.85  710  
Wages in other areas
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