Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Arizona (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Arizona, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arizona Median
$50,150
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.11
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $59,550
State Rank
#43 of 51
7,560 employed here

How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make in Arizona?

Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Arizona take home a median of $50,150 annually — roughly $24.11 an hour — which runs 16% below the national median of $59,550.

Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $40,420 while the top 10% make $65,900 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $45,870 and $57,540 a year.

Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary range in Arizona

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$40,420$19.43
25th percentile (early career)$45,870$22.05
50th percentile (median)$50,150$24.11
75th percentile (experienced)$57,540$27.66
90th percentile (top earners)$65,900$31.68

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 43rd out of 51 states and territories for Child, Family, and School Social Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Connecticut$78,970
2Maryland$76,390
3New Jersey$76,280
4Massachusetts$75,570
5Washington$74,480

Working as Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Arizona

Nationally, about 393,000 people work as Child, Family, and School Social Workers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($50,150) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make in Arizona?
The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Arizona is $50,150 per year, or about $24.11 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,420 at the entry level to $65,900 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Child, Family, and School Social Workers about 16% less than the national median of $59,550. Arizona ranks 43rd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Child, Family, and School Social Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $50,150 a year. About 7,560 Child, Family, and School Social Workers are employed in Arizona. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.