Salary distribution
Where Philadelphia child, family, and school social workers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $46,300 and $74,510, with a median of $57,580.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.9 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
- 4.6 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.5 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
- 4.4 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.3 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Problem Sensitivity
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Psychology
Knowledge
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Place children in foster or adoptive homes, institutions, or medical treatment centers.
- 02
Maintain case history records and prepare reports.
- 03
Recommend temporary foster care and advise foster or adoptive parents.
- 04
Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs.
- 05
Counsel students whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical impairment indicate a need for assistance, diagnosing students' problems and arranging for needed services.
- 06
Serve as liaisons between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts to help children who face problems, such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty.
- 07
Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.
- 08
Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems, such as truancy and misbehavior, and to implement solutions.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in the Philadelphia metropolitan area is $57,580.
- Does Philadelphia pay more than the Pennsylvania state average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers?
- The Philadelphia metro median is +12.8% versus the Pennsylvania state median of $51,030.
- How does Philadelphia compare to the national median for Child, Family, and School Social Workers?
- The Philadelphia metro median is -2.8% versus the BLS national figure of $59,223.
- What is the salary range for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Philadelphia?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $43,150 and the 90th-percentile at $89,730 for the Philadelphia metro area.
- What education is required for Child, Family, and School Social Workers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Philadelphia CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.