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Social worker salary in Florida

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$64,820median pay per year in Florida, or $31.16 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $45,760lowest 10% earn less
  2. $57,84025th percentile
  3. $64,820median
  4. $76,28075th percentile
  5. $88,470top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $67,880[3]

The median pay for a social worker in Florida was $64,820 a year in May 2025[1]. That was 4.5% lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in FL
10,520[4]
Rank by median pay
24 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−4.5%[6]

How much do social workers make in Florida?

Half of the social workers in Florida earned more than $64,820 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $31.16 an hour[1]. The average was a bit higher at $66,920 a year[7]. Across the US, the median was $67,880, so Florida sat $3,060 (4.5%) lower[6]. Against all jobs in the state, the median for social workers was $16,940 higher than the $47,880 median for all occupations[8].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $45,760, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $88,470[2]. The middle half of the pay range ran from $57,840 to $76,280[2]. About 10,520 people held these jobs in Florida[4].

Among metro areas, Wildwood-The Villages had the highest median at $73,200 a year[9]. Of the larger metros, Cape Coral-Fort Myers showed $69,960[10]. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach had the highest job count, with a median of $64,510[10]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers only. It leaves out the self-employed, and it does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[11].

Florida vs US pay

Pay for social workers in Florida next to the national figures[1][3].

FLUS
Median per year$64,820[1]$67,880[3]
Median per hour$31.16[1]$32.63[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$45,760[2]$46,220[12]
Top 10% earn more than$88,470[2]$100,360[12]
Jobs10,520[4]187,630[3]

Pay by metro area in Florida

Metro areas in Florida with the most jobs for social workers, and the median pay in each[10].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL[10]$64,5103,440
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$64,7901,500
Jacksonville, FL$66,300960
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$69,960390
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$68,230340
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL$68,140260
Gainesville, FL$69,330250
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL$64,080250

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for social workers in the states that border Florida, highest first[13].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Georgia[13]$62,4206,970
Alabama$60,0002,850

Median pay for social workers in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for social workers are projected to grow 8.5% from 2025 to 2035[14]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: master's degree[15].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a social worker make in Florida?
The median was $64,820 a year in May 2025, and the average was $66,920[1][7].
How much does a social worker make an hour in Florida?
The median was $31.16 an hour, and the average was $32.17[1][7]. The 10th percentile wage was $22.00 an hour[16].
Which city in Florida pays social workers the most?
Of the 19 metro areas with a published median, Wildwood-The Villages had the highest at $73,200 a year[9].
Is Florida a good state for social workers?
Florida had the 24th highest median annual wage for social workers out of the 50 states and DC[5]. Its median was $3,060 (4.5%) lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a social worker in Florida?
Across the US, the typical entry education is a master's degree, with no related work experience needed and internship or residency training[15]. This is a US figure, not a Florida one.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Florida was $64,820 per year and $31.16 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Healthcare Social Workers in Florida: 10th percentile $45,760, 25th percentile $57,840, 75th percentile $76,280, 90th percentile $88,470. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Healthcare Social Workers in the US as a whole was $67,880 per year and $32.63 per hour, with about 187,630 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 10,520 people worked as Healthcare Social Workers in Florida (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Florida had the 24th highest median annual wage for Healthcare Social Workers out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Florida ($64,820) was $3,060 (4.5%) lower than the US median ($67,880). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Florida was $66,920 per year and $32.17 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Florida was $16,940 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,880). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 19 metro areas in or partly in Florida with a published median for Healthcare Social Workers, Wildwood-The Villages, FL had the highest median annual wage, $73,200. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Healthcare Social Workers in the US: 10th percentile $46,220, 25th percentile $56,710, 75th percentile $82,240, 90th percentile $100,360. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Healthcare Social Workers in states that border Florida (highest first): Georgia $62,420; Alabama $60,000. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Healthcare Social Workers is projected to grow 8.5% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 16,900 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Healthcare Social Workers: education needed for entry: Master's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: Internship/residency. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Healthcare Social Workers in Florida: 10th percentile $22.00, 25th percentile $27.81, 75th percentile $36.67, 90th percentile $42.54. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Florida. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.