Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in North Dakota

Child, family, and school social workers in North Dakota earn the most in Grand Forks (average $66,470 a year) and the least in Minot ($62,240), across the 4 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the child, family, and school social workers average at $65,640 and the median at $64,560 for 870 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $64,000.

Child, Family, and School Social Workers average salary by city in North Dakota

Grand Forks$66,470
Bismarck$66,360
Fargo$62,460
Minot$62,240

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Grand Forks	$66,470	$63,100	$61,260	$55,573	87
Bismarck	$66,360	$69,400	$59,370	$55,487	91
Fargo	$62,460	$59,860	$53,080	$52,367	91
Minot	$62,240	$65,180	$47,690	$52,190	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in other states

Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in North Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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