SOC 21-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Child, Family, and School Social Workers — Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene, ID · 5 metro areas compared
At $56,470, median pay for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Coeur d'Alene, ID tracks the national median of $59,550 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $56,470, median pay for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Coeur d'Alene, ID tracks the national median of $59,550 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $46,010 and $68,950. The lowest tenth earn under $36,720, while the highest tenth earn more than $75,000.
Employment stands at 70, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Twin Falls leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $65,980. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 127th of 255 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,720 | −38.3% |
| 25th | $46,010 | −22.7% |
| Median (50th) | $56,470 | −5.2% |
| 75th | $68,950 | +15.8% |
| 90th | $75,000 | +25.9% |
| Mean | $57,740 | −3.0% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twin Falls | $65,980 | 60 | |
| 2 | Idaho Falls | $61,400 | 120 | |
| 3 | Boise City | $59,840 | 350 | |
| 4 | Pocatello | $59,100 | 50 | |
| 5 | Lewiston | $58,550 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Coeur d'Alene run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $56,470 goes as far as $59,131 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,131US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,470 a year, 5.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,720 to $75,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Twin Falls, at $65,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The median annual wage is $56,470, or $27.15 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,550, so pay in Coeur d'Alene, ID is 5.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Coeur d'Alene, ID earns more than $75,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,720 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Twin Falls, at $65,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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