Per diemPosted 8 days ago
Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) - Home Health - PRN
Enhabit Home Health · Lakeland, FL
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Lakeland, FL
Clinical Social Workers in the Lakeland area earn a median of $34.20 per hour, about $71,130 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.15 and $35.50. That ranks 96th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 97th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lakeland. The free report below lists employers near Lakeland and what they pay.
- $34.20median pay per hour, Lakeland
- $30–$36typical range per hour
- 200clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Clinical Social Worker pay in Lakeland, FL
The metro median is 6% above the Florida statewide median of $32.26 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 200 healthcare social workers employed in the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.64).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.00 | $49,920 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.15 | $62,710 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Median | $34.20 | $71,130 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $35.50 | $73,840 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $41.67 | $86,670 | 27% above U.S. median |
How Lakeland ranks
- 96th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 97th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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.
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- Overall prices in Lakeland-Winter Haven run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $34.20 median hour buys what $35.21 buys at the national price level, 8% above 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.
Estimate your Lakeland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,231
- Per year: $61,560
- Per month: $5,130
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lakeland
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Lakeland as they open.
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$100k–$130k/ year
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Mayo Clinic · Jacksonville, FL
$72k–$107k/ year
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Hospitals in Lakeland
CMS lists 1 hospital in Lakeland, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Regional Medical Center Lakeland, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 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 Polk County
HRSA lists 6 active mental health shortage designations that include Polk County (1 population-group, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Haven, FL | 14 mi | $34.20/hr | 59,975 |
| Tampa, FL | 33 mi | $30.96/hr | 414,547 |
| Clermont, FL | 35 mi | $31.60/hr | 50,851 |
| Kissimmee, FL | 37 mi | $31.60/hr | 84,756 |
| St. Cloud, FL | 43 mi | $31.60/hr | 71,036 |
| Ocoee, FL | 44 mi | $31.60/hr | 51,269 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Lakeland, FL?
Clinical Social Workers in the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area have a median pay of $34.20 per hour, about $71,130 a year. The middle half earn between $30.15 and $35.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lakeland a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Lakeland-Winter Haven ranks 97th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 96th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in Lakeland?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Lakeland, led by Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Lakeland 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 Lakeland in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 6 active mental health shortage designations that include Polk 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 Lakeland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lakeland is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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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
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