Child, Family, and School Social Workers pay in Maryland
Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Maryland earn an average of $75,400 a year. That is $11,400 (18%) more than the U.S. average of $64,000. The best-paying metro area is Salisbury, MD at $79,420.
Top-paying Maryland metro areas
Average pay for child, family, and school social workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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Average pay by state
Maryland vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64,000 | $30.77 |
| Maryland | $75,400 | $36.25 |
| District of Columbia | $79,540 | $38.24 |
| Virginia | $66,500 | $31.97 |
| Pennsylvania | $55,330 | $26.60 |
| Delaware | $54,650 | $26.28 |
| West Virginia | $52,610 | $25.29 |
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- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,720
- Social and Human Service Assistants$51,200
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$78,920
- Healthcare Social Workers$72,140
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$72,980
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$55,590
Average pay, Maryland, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do child, family, and school social workers make in Maryland?
The average is $75,400 a year, and the median is $76,390. That is $11,400 (18%) more than the U.S. average of $64,000.
What is the hourly wage in Maryland?
$36.25 an hour on average; the median is $36.73.
Where in Maryland do they earn the most?
Salisbury, MD ($79,420), followed by Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($78,110). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($60,400).
How does Maryland rank?
Maryland ranks #5 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.