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Senior Social Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Lake City, FL
$100k–$130k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Homestead, FL
Pay for clinical social workers in the Homestead area centers on $32.37 per hour, or about $67,330 a year. The lower quarter earns under $26.98 and the upper quarter over $38.06. That ranks 134th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 312th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Homestead. The free report below lists employers near Homestead and what they pay.
- $32.37median pay per hour, Miami
- $27–$38typical range per hour
- 2,860clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 114cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Clinical Social Worker pay in Homestead, FL
The metro median is in line with the Florida statewide median of $32.26 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 2,860 healthcare social workers employed in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.29 | $33,880 | 50% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $26.98 | $56,120 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $32.37 | $67,330 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.06 | $79,160 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $45.40 | $94,430 | 39% above U.S. median |
How Homestead ranks
- 134th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 312th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 11th of 18 Florida metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Healthcare Social Workers (SOC 21-1022), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Homestead
- Overall prices in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach run 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 56% above the U.S. average (index 155.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $32.37 median hour buys what $28.36 buys at the national price level, 13% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,165
- Per year: $58,266
- Per month: $4,856
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Homestead
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $176 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,876 |
| 13-week assignment | $24,388 |
Travel clinical social worker assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Clinical Social Worker roles in Florida
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Homestead as they open.
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Mayo Clinic · Jacksonville, FL
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Social Worker (Program Coordinator)
Veterans Health Administration · Pensacola, FL
$94k–$122k/ year
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Social Worker- HUD VASH
Veterans Health Administration · Oakland Park, FL
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Hospitals in Homestead
CMS lists 1 hospital in Homestead, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Hospital Homestead, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Miami-Dade County
HRSA lists 19 active mental health shortage designations that include Miami-Dade County (1 population-group, 18 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for social workers and other mental health clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Clinical Social Worker pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Gables, FL | 19 mi | $32.37/hr | 50,379 |
| Doral, FL | 25 mi | $32.37/hr | 83,625 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Florida · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Florida
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Homestead
Homestead city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Homestead, FL?
Clinical Social Workers in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area have a median pay of $32.37 per hour, about $67,330 a year. The middle half earn between $26.98 and $38.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Homestead a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ranks 312th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 134th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in Homestead?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Homestead, led by Homestead Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Homestead as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Homestead in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 19 active mental health shortage designations that include Miami-Dade County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Homestead?
The federal per diem benchmark in Homestead is $176 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,876 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place clinical social workers in Homestead?
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Your Social Worker pay reportHomestead, FL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationLake City, FL · 3 postings$52.00/ hr$35–$63
- Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc.Orlando, FL · 1 wage offer$28.50/ hr$28–$28
- Ostuma Partners IncMiami, FL · 1 wage offer$28.00/ hr$28–$28
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$34Median$47.50High$62
4 Social Worker postings with published pay in Florida, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 Social Worker roles
- Senior Social WorkerPermanent$100k–$130k/ year
- Social Worker-ClinicalPermanent$72k–$107k/ year
+ 2 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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