As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Child Welfare Worker in California is $35,925. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $32,224 to a high of $41,465, with most professionals earning between $33,988 and $38,825.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary | $32,224 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary | $33,988 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary | $35,925 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary | $38,825 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary | $41,465 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $35,227 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $35,954 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $37,006 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $35,201 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $34,383 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $36,522 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $35,274 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $33,489 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $41,061 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $40,967 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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