Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Child, Family, and School Social Workers *
U S |
$19.80 | $25.01 | $31.84 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$23.97 | $30.79 | $39.12 |
Central Minnesota |
$24.44 | $31.44 | $39.39 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$24.72 | $30.79 | $38.93 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$24.30 | $30.60 | $32.31 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$21.73 | $30.55 | $38.16 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$22.97 | $30.56 | $31.87 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$23.93 | $30.88 | $39.12 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 8,240 workers employed in this medium-sized career.
Where do Child, Family, and School Social Workers most often work?
- Educational Services
- Social Assistance
- Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
- Administrative and Support Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in very high demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 9,221 new Child, Family, and School Social Workers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 335,300 | 377,400 | 42,200 | 12.6% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 8,642 | 9,560 | 918 | 10.6% |
| Central Minnesota | 862 | 972 | 110 | 12.8% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 751 | 820 | 69 | 9.2% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 1,195 | 1,332 | 137 | 11.5% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 747 | 830 | 83 | 11.1% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 562 | 643 | 81 | 14.4% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 4,725 | 5,190 | 465 | 9.8% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.