Social Workers, All Other Salary in Florida
The median pay for a social workers, all other in Florida is $57,200/year ($27.5/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $41K at the entry level to $108K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $57K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level social workers, all others (10th percentile) start around $41K. Mid-career wages sit at $57K. Top earners bring in $108K or more, a $67K spread from bottom to top.
Social Workers, All Other salary by metro in Florida
20 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood-The Villages | $82K | +43% | 50 |
| Gainesville | $69K | +21% | 250 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $66K | +15% | 820 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $61K | +7% | 80 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $59K | +3% | 600 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $59K | +2% | 1,010 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $57K | +0% | 150 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $56K | -1% | 160 |
| Jacksonville | $55K | -3% | 440 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $55K | -5% | 80 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $54K | -5% | 180 |
| Ocala | $53K | -7% | 90 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $53K | -7% | 170 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $52K | -9% | N/A |
| Homosassa Springs | $51K | -10% | 40 |
| Tallahassee | $51K | -11% | 160 |
| Punta Gorda | $51K | -12% | 40 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $50K | -12% | 190 |
| Port St. Lucie | $50K | -12% | 100 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $50K | -13% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do social workers, all others make in Florida?
The median is $57,200 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $41,000, and experienced social workers, all others can clear $108,100. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $57K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,000/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 41.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a social workers, all other salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median social workers, all other salary is worth about $58,024 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do social workers, all others get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.