Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Maryland: $78,000 Average

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Average base salary, Maryland

$78,000 / year

≈ $6,500 per month · $37.50 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Maryland · median $79,000

25th percentile
$59,000Average
$78,00075th percentile
$97,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary by state

Alabama$53,500

Alaska$68,500

Arizona$54,500

Arkansas$48,000

California$74,500

Colorado$73,000

Connecticut$83,000

Delaware$56,500

District of Columbia$82,500

Florida$60,000

Georgia$56,500

Hawaii$72,000

Idaho$62,000

Illinois$73,000

Indiana$55,000

Iowa$59,000

Kansas$58,500

Kentucky$61,500

Louisiana$56,500

Maine$68,500

Maryland$78,000

Massachusetts$80,000

Michigan$63,000

Minnesota$73,500

Mississippi$49,500

Missouri$53,000

Montana$56,000

Nebraska$53,500

Nevada$68,000

New Hampshire$73,000

New Jersey$81,500

New Mexico$66,000

New York$74,500

North Carolina$61,500

North Dakota$68,000

Ohio$57,500

Oklahoma$48,500

Oregon$71,000

Pennsylvania$57,500

Rhode Island$73,500

South Carolina$55,500

South Dakota$55,000

Tennessee$59,500

Texas$57,500

Utah$62,000

Vermont$69,500

Virginia$69,000

Washington$76,500

West Virginia$54,500

Wisconsin$63,500

Wyoming$57,000

About this role

Child, Family, and School Social Workers is a professional role in the Community and Social Service job family, focused on Child, Family, and School Social Workers work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Child, Family, and School Social Workerss do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Maintain case history records and prepare reports.
Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs.
Serve as liaisons between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts to help children who face problems, such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty.
Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.
Address legal issues, such as child abuse and discipline, assisting with hearings and providing testimony to inform custody arrangements.

Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Social Perceptiveness Critical Thinking Service Orientation Reading Comprehension

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Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary by industry

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

154,590 workers

$71,500

Health Care and Social Assistance

151,820 workers

$57,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

140,760 workers

$75,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

77,520 workers

$68,500

Educational Services

71,550 workers

$75,500

Other Services (except Public Administration)

7,830 workers

$54,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

2,930 workers

$58,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

2,110 workers

$73,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Child, Family, and School Social Workers pays 1% below the average across 17 roles in the Community and Social Service job family (family average $66,500).

Similar-paying roles in Community and Social Service

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66,500

Directors, Religious Activities and Education$64,500

Clergy$69,000

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$70,500

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$61,500

Counselors, All Other$60,000

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,000

Community Health Worker$58,000

Healthcare Social Worker$74,500

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$75,500

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Child, Family, and School Social Workers make?

The average base salary for a Child, Family, and School Social Workers in the United States is $66,000 per year, or about $31.73 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $50,000 and $79,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Community and Social Service roles?

The Community and Social Service job family averages $66,500 across 17 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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