HOW MUCH DOES THE JOB PAY?
| There are more child, family, and school social workers than any
other type of social worker. The middle half of child, family, and
school social workers made between $29,590 and $49,060 in 2006. The
lowest-paid 10 percent made less than $24,480. The highest-paid 10
percent made more than $62,530.
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| The middle half of medical and public health social workers made
between $34,110 and $53,740 in 2006. The lowest-paid 10 percent made
less than $27,280. The highest-paid 10 percent made more than $64,070.
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| The middle half of mental health and substance abuse social workers
made between $27,940 and $45,720 in 2006. The lowest-paid 10 percent
made less than $22,490. The highest-paid 10 percent made more than
$57,630.
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2025 Mean Salary Potential: $75240
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