How much does a social worker make in Miami?
$62,030a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area. That is $29.82 an hour or $5,169 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.82
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 147 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,220Median: $62,030Highest 10%: $115,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,220 | $20.30 | |
| 25th | $50,430 | $24.25 | |
| Median | $62,030 | $29.82 | |
| 75th | $85,880 | $41.29 | |
| 90th | $115,500 | $55.51 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| Gainesville, FL | $71,960 |
| Tampa, FL | $68,310 |
| 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 |
| Lakeland, FL | $51,500 |
Related jobs in Miami
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,510 |
| Child | $59,710 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $58,660 |
| Clergy | $58,470 |
| Substance Abuse | $57,290 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $57,200 |
| Educational | $57,110 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $54,540 |
| Director | $51,540 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $51,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Miami?
The median hourly pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area is $29.82 ($62,030 a year).
Do social workers make more in Miami than the national average?
No: $62,030 against $71,900 nationally, 14% less.
How does Miami compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $58,550, so Miami pays 6% more.
Where does Miami rank for social worker pay?
147 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,500 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.