*A job as a Child Protective Services Social Worker (CPS Social Worker) falls under the broader career category of Child, Family, and School Social Workers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.
Job Description
for Child, Family, and School Social Workers :
Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.
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Median Annual Wage |
$59,190 |
Median Hourly Wage |
$28.46* |
Total Employed Nationally |
352,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.