SOC 21-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Child, Family, and School Social Workers — Denver
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Denver, CO comes to $67,560 a year, ahead of the national median of $59,550 by 13.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Denver, CO comes to $67,560 a year, ahead of the national median of $59,550 by 13.5%. Pay ranges from under $47,820 at the tenth percentile to more than $110,620 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $56,800 to $90,660.
Employment stands at 4,240, or 2.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Greeley records the highest median at $78,530. Of the 648 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 312th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,820 | −19.7% |
| 25th | $56,800 | −4.6% |
| Median (50th) | $67,560 | +13.5% |
| 75th | $90,660 | +52.2% |
| 90th | $110,620 | +85.8% |
| Mean | $75,490 | +26.8% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greeley | $78,530 | 280 | |
| 2 | Boulder | $64,660 | 520 | |
| 3 | Fort Collins | $62,140 | 590 | |
| 4 | Colorado Springs | $60,320 | 1,210 | |
| 5 | Grand Junction | $60,050 | 260 | |
| 6 | Pueblo | $56,440 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Denver run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $67,560 buys what $65,529 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$67,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,529US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $67,560 a year, 13.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,820 to $110,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,240 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Greeley, at $78,530.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Denver, CO?
The median annual wage is $67,560, or $32.48 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 Denver, CO is 13.5% higher. 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 Denver, CO earns more than $110,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,820 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 Greeley, at $78,530 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,240 jobs in this occupation in Denver, CO. 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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