How much does a social worker make in Florida?
$58,550a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in Florida. That is $28.15 an hour or $4,879 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.15
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,220Median: $58,550Highest 10%: $110,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,220 | $20.30 | |
| 25th | $50,000 | $24.04 | |
| Median | $58,550 | $28.15 | |
| 75th | $88,650 | $42.62 | |
| 90th | $110,000 | $52.88 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wildwood, FL | $87,420 |
| Gainesville, FL | $71,960 |
| Tampa, FL | $68,310 |
| Miami, FL | $62,030 |
| Orlando, FL | $59,840 |
| Pensacola, FL | $58,930 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $57,420 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $56,510 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $56,140 |
| North Port, FL | $55,760 |
| Deltona, FL | $54,500 |
| Ocala, FL | $54,080 |
| Panama City, FL | $54,080 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $54,080 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $51,900 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $51,500 |
| Lakeland, FL | $51,500 |
| Naples, FL | $51,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 44. Alaska | $61,220 |
| 45. Maine | $60,280 |
| 46. Ohio | $59,780 |
| 47. Florida | $58,550 |
| 48. Montana | $51,650 |
| 49. Tennessee | $51,460 |
| 50. Arkansas | $47,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $28.15 ($58,550 a year).
Do social workers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $58,550 against $71,900 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Florida rank for social worker pay?
Florida ranks 47 of 50 states.
Which city in Florida pays social workers the most?
Wildwood-The Villages, FL, with a median of $87,420 a year.
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.