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Family worker salary
Average family worker salary
$36,992
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Average family worker salary by state
Highest paying states for family workers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $45,259 | $21.76 |
| 2 | Colorado | $45,916 | $22.07 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $60,888 | $29.27 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $53,787 | $25.86 |
| 5 | Idaho | $43,130 | $20.74 |
| 6 | West Virginia | $40,696 | $19.57 |
| 7 | Maine | $41,712 | $20.05 |
| 8 | Oregon | $43,009 | $20.68 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $50,135 | $24.10 |
| 10 | Maryland | $47,973 | $23.06 |
| 11 | Texas | $42,871 | $20.61 |
| 12 | New York | $42,873 | $20.61 |
| 13 | South Dakota | $40,519 | $19.48 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $44,802 | $21.54 |
| 15 | Nevada | $44,766 | $21.52 |
| 16 | California | $43,235 | $20.79 |
| 17 | Alaska | $42,022 | $20.20 |
| 18 | Illinois | $43,030 | $20.69 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $41,481 | $19.94 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $47,085 | $22.64 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $39,613 | $19.04 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $39,535 | $19.01 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $39,321 | $18.90 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $38,976 | $18.74 |
| 25 | Kansas | $41,569 | $19.99 |
| 26 | Iowa | $40,442 | $19.44 |
| 27 | Virginia | $40,512 | $19.48 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $40,807 | $19.62 |
| 29 | Montana | $39,585 | $19.03 |
| 30 | Vermont | $40,497 | $19.47 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $36,216 | $17.41 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $36,965 | $17.77 |
| 33 | Michigan | $37,955 | $18.25 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $34,829 | $16.74 |
| 35 | Ohio | $37,776 | $18.16 |
| 36 | Utah | $35,831 | $17.23 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $34,620 | $16.64 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | $35,282 | $16.96 |
| 39 | Arizona | $35,901 | $17.26 |
| 40 | Georgia | $32,813 | $15.78 |
| 41 | Rhode Island | $36,315 | $17.46 |
| 42 | Missouri | $33,528 | $16.12 |
| 43 | Delaware | $34,062 | $16.38 |
| 44 | Florida | $24,845 | $11.94 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $28,731 | $13.81 |
| 46 | Alabama | $29,927 | $14.39 |
| 47 | Indiana | $31,646 | $15.21 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $30,086 | $14.46 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $29,136 | $14.01 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $30,454 | $14.64 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $24,977 | $12.01 |
Family worker salary details
A family worker's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $48,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a family worker's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| 75th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| Average | $36,992 | $3,083 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
Highest paying family worker jobs
The highest paying types of family workers are licensed social worker, school social worker, and family therapist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol And Drug Counselor | $45,758 | $3,813 | $22.00 | 77,461 |
| Service Counselor | $35,402 | $2,950 | $17.02 | 44,284 |
| Family Services Coordinator | $42,856 | $3,571 | $20.60 | 112,789 |
| Licensed Social Worker | $57,005 | $4,750 | $27.41 | 66,130 |
| Student Worker | $25,735 | $2,145 | $12.37 | 82,353 |
| School Social Worker | $54,856 | $4,571 | $26.37 | 122,376 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for family workers, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Sarah Christa Butts MSW
Director of Public Policy, National Association of Social Workers
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Family worker salary trends
The average family worker salary has risen by $5,920 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average family worker earned $31,072 annually, but today, they earn $36,992 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for family workers over the last decade.
Compare family worker salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average family worker salary over time
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Family worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,000 | $17.78 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $36,200 | $17.40 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $35,300 | $16.99 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $33,900 | $16.30 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $33,000 | $15.88 | +2.1% |
Recently added family worker salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of The Pines | Family Worker | Medford, NJ | 06/28/2025 | $37,566 |
| Shasta Head Start Child Development | Family Worker | Redding, CA | 06/20/2025 | $42,095 |
| Envision Unlimited | Host Family Worker-Respite | Chicago, IL | 06/20/2025 | $31,305 |
| Community Counseling Center | Family Assistant Worker | Cape Girardeau, MO | 06/20/2025 | $37,566 |
| Greater Philadelphia YMCA | Family Worker-Early Learning & Care | Mount Laurel, NJ | 06/18/2025 | $39,653 |
| Brooklyn Kindergarten Society | Family Worker | New York, NY | 06/16/2025 | $31,377 |
| Cayuga Seneca Community Action Agency Inc. | Family Worker | Auburn, NY | 06/16/2025 | $41,761 |
| Bksny | Family Worker | New York, NY | 06/16/2025 | $31,377 |
| Kindercare | Pre-K Family Worker at Springdale RD Kindercare | Cherry Hill, NJ | 06/14/2025 | $27,861 |
| Tri-County Child and Family | Family Worker | Waterloo, IA | 06/14/2025 | $41,177 |
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