Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Role Overview
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.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | $78,940 |
| District of Columbia | $78,920 |
| New Jersey | $78,150 |
| Washington | $72,290 |
| Maryland | $70,840 |
| California | $69,250 |
| Massachusetts | $67,880 |
| Rhode Island | $67,150 |
| North Dakota | $66,900 |
| Hawaii | $66,450 |
| New York | $65,430 |
| Vermont | $65,370 |
| Minnesota | $65,010 |
| New Hampshire | $64,630 |
| Colorado | $63,560 |
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Median Annual Salary
$58,570
Projected Growth (10yr)
+3.4%
Avg. annual openings
35.1k
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