How much does a social worker make in Jacksonville?
$56,140a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Jacksonville, FL metro area. That is $26.99 an hour or $4,678 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.99
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 183 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,660Median: $56,140Highest 10%: $109,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,660 | $20.03 | |
| 25th | $50,000 | $24.04 | |
| Median | $56,140 | $26.99 | |
| 75th | $87,420 | $42.03 | |
| 90th | $109,000 | $52.40 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Lakeland, FL | $51,500 |
Related jobs in Jacksonville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $66,300 |
| Substance Abuse | $61,260 |
| Clergy | $56,330 |
| Health Education Specialist | $55,870 |
| Child | $55,630 |
| Educational | $55,520 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $54,420 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $49,420 |
| Director | $48,930 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $47,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Jacksonville?
The median hourly pay in the Jacksonville, FL metro area is $26.99 ($56,140 a year).
Do social workers make more in Jacksonville than the national average?
No: $56,140 against $71,900 nationally, 22% less.
How does Jacksonville compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $58,550, so Jacksonville pays 4% less.
Where does Jacksonville rank for social worker pay?
183 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Jacksonville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,000 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.