How much does a Child Welfare Worker make in NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Child Welfare Worker in New York is $34,626. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $31,059 to a high of $39,965, with most professionals earning between $32,759 and $37,420.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Child Welfare Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary $31,059 NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary $32,759 NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary $34,626 NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary $37,420 NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary $39,965 NY April 01, 2025
25% $32,759 10% $31,059 90% $39,965 75% $37,420 $34,626 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $36,697 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $33,543 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $32,981 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $38,294 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $36,798 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $36,798 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $36,172 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $35,624 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $34,118 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $33,375 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    1 - 3 years experience
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