DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 763 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 382,960 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsView all companies hiring Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $49,046 | +22.6% | 25 | 6 |
| Washington, DC | $47,200 | +18% | 19 | 10 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $43,000 | +7.5% | 41 | 16 |
| New York, NY | $40,790 | +2% | 58 | 21 |
| Chicago, IL | $36,317 | -9.2% | 15 | 8 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $36,283 | -9.3% | 10 | 9 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $32,380 | -19.1% | 12 | 5 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $76,000 | -3.7% | 3 |
| Utah | $55,057 | +12.2% | 7 |
| Kentucky | $51,000 | -11.1% | 3 |
| Nebraska | $50,003 | +5.5% | 21 |
| Maryland | $50,000 | -29.4% | 9 |
| Arkansas | $50,000 | +16.4% | 1 |
| Arizona | $49,000 | -2.3% | 1 |
| District of Columbia | $47,200 | -40.2% | 20 |
| California | $45,521 | -34.3% | 80 |
| Washington | $42,667 | -41% | 15 |
| Massachusetts | $42,000 | -38.1% | 27 |
| Colorado | $41,704 | -34.4% | 7 |
| Kansas | $40,875 | -22.4% | 2 |
| New York | $40,690 | -37.8% | 138 |
| Rhode Island | $39,750 | -40.8% | 2 |
| Alaska | $39,499 | -34.4% | 7 |
| Indiana | $39,240 | -23.7% | 2 |
| Alabama | $38,834 | -17.2% | 1 |
| Wisconsin | $38,563 | -34.3% | 2 |
| New Jersey | $37,565 | -51.9% | 14 |
| Florida | $36,920 | -29.5% | 8 |
| New Mexico | $35,360 | -28.6% | 1 |
| Georgia | $35,250 | -26.2% | 8 |
| Maine | $35,017 | -44.1% | 2 |
| Tennessee | $35,000 | -37.9% | 4 |
| Virginia | $34,882 | -42.1% | 12 |
| Hawaii | $34,008 | -48.8% | 1 |
| Ohio | $33,280 | -34.2% | 13 |
| Texas | $33,280 | -33.4% | 9 |
| Pennsylvania | $32,760 | -35.8% | 43 |
| Oregon | $32,300 | -48.5% | 3 |
| Illinois | $32,000 | -48.6% | 25 |
| Michigan | $31,450 | -46.7% | 6 |
| Delaware | $30,930 | -33% | 1 |
| Missouri | $30,722 | -34.9% | 7 |
| Oklahoma | $30,250 | -31.2% | 6 |
| South Carolina | $25,459 | -46.5% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Child, Family, and School Social Workers positions, 42% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 52% required a Master's degree, and 6% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| SCO FAMILY OF SERVICES | Not specified | $40,000 |
| Lower East Side Family Union | Not specified | $38,000 |
| University Settlement Society of New York | Not specified | $39,022 |
| Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc | Not specified | $48,300 |
| New York Asian Women's Center | Not specified | $38,574 |
| Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care, Inc | Bachelor's | $36,000 |
| HOLY FAMILY INSTITUTE | Not specified | $31,200 |
| COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE RESOURCES & EXTENDED SERVICE, | Not specified | $48,256 |
| VISIONQUEST NATIONAL LTD. | Not specified | $30,000 |
| Happy Dragon of New York Inc. | Not specified | $38,000 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Child, Family, and School Social Workers is Educational Services at $45,039. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Other Services at $40,555.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 763 DOL filings, the median salary for a Child, Family, and School Social Workers is $40,000, ranging from $35,000 to $48,000.
The 90th percentile salary is $94,030 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, San Francisco, CA offers the highest median at $49,046.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Child, Family, and School Social Workers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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