Child Protective Services Caseworker
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$48,000/yr
Typical range
$38,000 – $60,000
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a Child Protective Services Caseworker does
Investigates reports of child abuse or neglect, assesses family situations, and coordinates services to ensure child safety and well-being.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~4 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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