New York Median
$65,100
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.30
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+9% vs US median
US median $59,550
State Rank
#13 of 51
30,170 employed here
How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make in New York?
Child, Family, and School Social Workers working in New York earn a median salary of $65,100 per year, or about $31.30 per hour. That is 9% above the national median of $59,550 for this occupation.
Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $48,400 while the top 10% make $100,100 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $56,230 and $79,510 a year.
Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary range in New York
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $48,400 | $23.27 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $56,230 | $27.03 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $65,100 | $31.30 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $79,510 | $38.23 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $100,100 | $48.13 |
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How New York compares
New York ranks 13th out of 51 states and territories for Child, Family, and School Social Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in other states
Connecticut $78,970Maryland $76,390New Jersey $76,280Massachusetts $75,570Washington $74,480District of Columbia $73,550New Hampshire $71,010Rhode Island $69,870Hawaii $68,270Minnesota $67,450Vermont $67,340California $65,200North Dakota $64,560Oregon $64,130Colorado $63,720Maine $63,290Illinois $63,220Alaska $62,630Virginia $61,330Nevada $61,080Idaho $59,840North Carolina $59,610Wisconsin $59,280Michigan $59,270Kentucky $59,100Louisiana $56,800Montana $56,780Florida $56,550Wyoming $56,420Tennessee $56,310New Mexico $56,160Texas $55,680Kansas $54,300Iowa $52,250West Virginia $52,220Utah $52,000South Carolina $51,800Ohio $51,520South Dakota $51,100Pennsylvania $50,820Indiana $50,470Arizona $50,150Delaware $48,520Missouri $48,520Nebraska $47,770Georgia $47,510Alabama $46,660Mississippi $46,530Oklahoma $43,950Arkansas $43,330
Working as Child, Family, and School Social Workers in New York
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 New York pay ($65,100) 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 New York?
The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in New York is $65,100 per year, or about $31.30 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $48,400 at the entry level to $100,100 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Child, Family, and School Social Workers about 9% more than the national median of $59,550. New York ranks 13th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Child, Family, and School Social Workers?
Yes on pay — New York pays above the national median for this occupation, at $65,100 a year. About 30,170 Child, Family, and School Social Workers are employed in New York. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), 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.