BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Child Family and School Social Workers in Arizona

$52,420 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$25.2 per hour

▼ 18.1% below U.S. average45th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$52,420per year
Median$50,150per year
Hourly$25.2per hour
10th – 90th percentile$40,420 – $65,900per year

Child Family and School Social Workers Pay Range in Arizona

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$40,420
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$45,870
  • 50th Percentile — Median$50,150
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$57,540
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$65,900

Half of Child Family and School Social Workers in Arizona earn more than $50,150. The top 10% make $65,900 or more, while entry-level workers start around $40,420.

Child Family and School Social Workers in Arizona: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Arizona ranks 45th of 51 states for Child Family and School Social Workers pay, at $52,420 per year (18.1% below the U.S. average of $64,000).
  • 7,560 people work as Child Family and School Social Workers in Arizona — 1.9% of all U.S. Child Family and School Social Workers jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.92: Child Family and School Social Workers jobs are less concentrated in Arizona than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,420; the top 10% earn over $65,900.
  • Hourly equivalent: $25.2 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Connecticut at $80,180.
  • Among social services jobs in Arizona, Marriage and Family Therapists pays the most ($74,150).

Child Family and School Social Workers Job Market in Arizona

Key factors affecting compensation

Arizona's key industries are Technology, Healthcare, Tourism, and its job market is rated strong. Child Family and School Social Workers here earn $52,420 on average, placing the state 45th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.99 (U.S. = 1.00), a Arizona salary of $52,420 is roughly equivalent to $52,949 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, South Carolina ($53,860), South Dakota ($53,320), Indiana ($53,290) are the closest alternatives for Child Family and School Social Workers weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Child Family and School Social Workers salary in Arizona?

The average Child Family and School Social Workers salary in Arizona is $52,420 per year (median $50,150), which is 18.1% below the national average of $64,000.

How does Arizona rank for Child Family and School Social Workers pay?

Arizona ranks 45th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is Connecticut ($80,180/yr).

How much do entry-level Child Family and School Social Workers make in Arizona?

The lowest-paid 10% of Child Family and School Social Workers in Arizona earn about $40,420 per year and the 25th percentile is $45,870.

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

About $25.2 per hour, based on the $52,420 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Child Family and School Social Workers work in Arizona?

BLS counts 7,560 Child Family and School Social Workers jobs in Arizona (OEWS May 2025).

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