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How much does a social worker make in Palm Bay?

$57,420a year

Median yearly pay for social workers in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area. That is $27.61 an hour or $4,785 a month.

Hourly
$27.61
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
179 of 224
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,660Median: $57,420Highest 10%: $111,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,660$21.47
25th$51,500$24.76
Median$57,420$27.61
75th$87,670$42.15
90th$111,700$53.68

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
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
Social Worker salary in Florida Social Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Palm Bay

Same field, median yearly pay.

Healthcare Social Worker$64,080
Educational$59,470
Clergy$59,120
Substance Abuse$54,820
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$53,330
Child$50,240
Community and Social Service Specialist$49,910
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$47,130
Rehabilitation Counselor$46,430
Social and Human Service Assistant$41,650
Salaries for every job in Palm Bay, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a social worker make an hour in Palm Bay?

The median hourly pay in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area is $27.61 ($57,420 a year).

Do social workers make more in Palm Bay than the national average?

No: $57,420 against $71,900 nationally, 20% less.

How does Palm Bay compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $58,550, so Palm Bay pays 2% less.

Where does Palm Bay rank for social worker pay?

179 of 224 metro areas with data.

How much does a social worker make starting out in Palm Bay?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,700 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.