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How much does a community and social service specialist make in Gainesville?

$46,840a year

Median yearly pay for community and social service specialists in the Gainesville, FL metro area. That is $22.52 an hour or $3,903 a month.

Hourly
$22.52
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
198 of 254
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,890Median: $46,840Highest 10%: $62,010
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,890$16.29
25th$43,070$20.71
Median$46,840$22.52
75th$56,490$27.16
90th$62,010$29.81

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for community and social service specialists.

Miami, FL$57,200
Cape Coral, FL$56,040
Tampa, FL$50,550
Naples, FL$50,240
Palm Bay, FL$49,910
North Port, FL$49,480
Port St. Lucie, FL$49,170
Tallahassee, FL$48,590
Orlando, FL$46,180
Jacksonville, FL$44,450
Community and Social Service Specialist salary in Florida Community and Social Service Specialist salary in all states

Related jobs in Gainesville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Social Worker$71,960
Healthcare Social Worker$69,330
Clergy$56,270
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$55,500
Substance Abuse$51,280
Child$49,280
Health Education Specialist$48,670
Educational$47,600
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$47,240
Social and Human Service Assistant$40,980
Salaries for every job in Gainesville, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a community and social service specialist make an hour in Gainesville?

The median hourly pay in the Gainesville, FL metro area is $22.52 ($46,840 a year).

Do community and social service specialists make more in Gainesville than the national average?

No: $46,840 against $56,730 nationally, 17% less.

How does Gainesville compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $50,440, so Gainesville pays 7% less.

Where does Gainesville rank for community and social service specialist pay?

198 of 254 metro areas with data.

How much does a community and social service specialist make starting out in Gainesville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,010 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.