Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1Connecticut$78,970
  2. 2Maryland$76,390
  3. 3New Jersey$76,280
  4. 4Massachusetts$75,570
  5. 5Washington$74,480
  6. 6District of Columbia$73,550
  7. 7New Hampshire$71,010
  8. 8Rhode Island$69,870
  9. 9Hawaii$68,270
  10. 10Minnesota$67,450
  11. 11Vermont$67,340
  12. 12California$65,200
  13. 13New York$65,100
  14. 14North Dakota$64,560
  15. 15Oregon$64,130