BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Child Family and School Social Workers in Maine

$66,180 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$31.82 per hour

▲ 3.4% above U.S. average18th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$66,180per year
Median$63,290per year
Hourly$31.82per hour
10th – 90th percentile$50,110 – $84,090per year

Child Family and School Social Workers Pay Range in Maine

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$50,110
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$56,720
  • 50th Percentile — Median$63,290
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$76,630
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$84,090

Half of Child Family and School Social Workers in Maine earn more than $63,290. The top 10% make $84,090 or more, while entry-level workers start around $50,110.

Child Family and School Social Workers in Maine: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Maine ranks 18th of 51 states for Child Family and School Social Workers pay, at $66,180 per year (3.4% above the U.S. average of $64,000).
  • 2,000 people work as Child Family and School Social Workers in Maine — 0.5% of all U.S. Child Family and School Social Workers jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.24: Child Family and School Social Workers jobs are more concentrated in Maine than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,110; the top 10% earn over $84,090.
  • Hourly equivalent: $31.82 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Connecticut at $80,180.
  • Among social services jobs in Maine, Marriage and Family Therapists pays the most ($73,910).

Child Family and School Social Workers Job Market in Maine

Key factors affecting compensation

Maine's key industries are Healthcare, Tourism, Manufacturing, and its job market is rated moderate. Child Family and School Social Workers here earn $66,180 on average, placing the state 18th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.02 (U.S. = 1.00), a Maine salary of $66,180 is roughly equivalent to $64,882 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Hawaii ($69,450), Oregon ($68,400), Vermont ($66,970) 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 Maine?

The average Child Family and School Social Workers salary in Maine is $66,180 per year (median $63,290), which is 3.4% above the national average of $64,000.

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

Maine ranks 18th 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 Maine?

The lowest-paid 10% of Child Family and School Social Workers in Maine earn about $50,110 per year and the 25th percentile is $56,720.

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

About $31.82 per hour, based on the $66,180 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

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

BLS counts 2,000 Child Family and School Social Workers jobs in Maine (OEWS May 2025).

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