DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$47,200
vs National
+18%
National: $40,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$32,329
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,200
+18% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$40,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Washington, DC earns $47,200 in nominal terms, which is 18% above the national average of $40,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $32,329 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FAMILY LIFE SERVICES | $60,000 | 1 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON | $58,032 | 2 |
| ABS LINCS, VA | $58,000 | 1 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washingto | $57,637 | 1 |
| THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER | $48,000 | 1 |
| CENTRAL AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER | $47,200 | 2 |
| INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES INC. | $45,386 | 2 |
| SASHA BRUCE YOUTHWORK, INC. | $37,500 | 1 |
| Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care, Inc | $36,000 | 13 |
| MERIDIAN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL | $35,922 | 1 |
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How much does a Child, Family, and School Social Workers make in Washington, DC?
The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Washington, DC is $47,200 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Child, Family, and School Social Workers?
A Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Washington, DC earns 18% more than the national median of $40,000, or $32,329 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.