The salary statistics and trend of social workers in the industry of elementary and secondary schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare social worker salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $33,030 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,490 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $58,240 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $77,870 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $98,130 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for social workers in the industry of elementary and secondary schools. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) social workers is $98,130. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $58,240. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent social workers is $33,030.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of social workers in the industry of Elementary and Secondary Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $58,240 | 0.05% | 3.12% |
| 2016 | $58,210 | 1.87% | - |
| 2015 | $57,120 | -0.63% | - |
| 2014 | $57,480 | 0.21% | - |
| 2013 | $57,360 | 1.64% | - |
| 2012 | $56,420 | - | - |
The average salaries of social workers in 25 industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of social workers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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