SOC 21-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Child, Family, and School Social Workers — Massachusetts
Massachusetts · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Massachusetts is $75,570 per year, well above the national median of $59,550.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Massachusetts is $75,570 per year, well above the national median of $59,550. The gap of 26.9% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $61,150 and $94,650. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,140 and the ninetieth at $104,060.
The area has 10,900 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.0 of every thousand jobs. Massachusetts ranks number 4th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Springfield records the highest median at $78,250. Of the 717 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 319th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,140 | −19.2% |
| 25th | $61,150 | +2.7% |
| Median (50th) | $75,570 | +26.9% |
| 75th | $94,650 | +58.9% |
| 90th | $104,060 | +74.7% |
| Mean | $77,060 | +29.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield | $78,250 | 1,190 | |
| 2 | Boston | $77,420 | 7,070 | |
| 3 | Pittsfield | $76,440 | 200 | |
| 4 | Barnstable Town | $75,570 | 230 | |
| 5 | Worcester | $70,900 | 1,170 | |
| 6 | Amherst Town | $56,660 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Massachusetts run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $75,570 buys what $71,427 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$75,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,427US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,570 a year, 26.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,140 to $104,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 10,900 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 4th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Springfield, at $78,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Massachusetts?
The median annual wage is $75,570, or $36.33 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 Massachusetts is 26.9% 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 Massachusetts earns more than $104,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,140 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 Springfield, at $78,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 10,900 jobs in this occupation in Massachusetts. 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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