FL · Palm Coast · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Palm Coast, FL

Pay for clinical social workers in the Palm Coast area centers on $33.34 per hour, or about $69,340 a year. The lower quarter earns under $29.75 and the upper quarter over $37.66. That ranks 111th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 168th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Palm Coast. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Palm Coast.

Clinical Social Worker pay in Palm Coast, FL

The metro median is 3% above the Florida statewide median of $32.26 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 250 healthcare social workers employed in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.96$49,84027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.75$61,8809% below U.S. median
Median$33.34$69,3402% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.66$78,33015% above U.S. median
Top 10%$43.15$89,75032% above U.S. median

How Palm Coast ranks

  • 111th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 168th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th 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 Palm Coast

  • Overall prices in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach run 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $33.34 median hour buys what $33.55 buys at the national price level, 2% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,200
  • Per year: $60,012
  • Per month: $5,001
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Palm Coast

ItemFederal 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 Palm Coast as they open.

PermanentPosted yesterday

Senior Social Worker

Veterans Health Administration · Lake City, FL

$100k–$130k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888543700
Top 25% payNew this week
View role
PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Social Worker- HUD VASH

Veterans Health Administration · Oakland Park, FL

$72k–$94k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 887972800
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Hospitals in Palm Coast

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Palm Coast, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Adventhealth Palm Coast
Palm Coast, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway
Palm Coast, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Mental health shortage areas in Flagler County

HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Flagler County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Daytona Beach, FL25 mi$33.34/hr86,015
Port Orange, FL32 mi$33.34/hr66,556
Sanford, FL52 mi$31.60/hr66,919
Ocala, FL60 mi$34.64/hr70,251
Apopka, FL60 mi$31.60/hr62,777
Jacksonville, FL61 mi$32.52/hr1,009,833

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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.

Florida state guide

Other healthcare roles in Palm Coast

Palm Coast city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do clinical social workers make in Palm Coast, FL?

Clinical Social Workers in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area have a median pay of $33.34 per hour, about $69,340 a year. The middle half earn between $29.75 and $37.66 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Palm Coast a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?

Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach ranks 168th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 111th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.

Where do clinical social workers work in Palm Coast?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Palm Coast, led by Adventhealth Palm Coast. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Flagler 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 Palm Coast?

The federal per diem benchmark in Palm Coast 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.

Does Valorem Health place clinical social workers in Palm Coast?

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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

  1. Senior Social WorkerPermanent
    $100k–$130k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Lake City, FL · posted yesterday
  2. Social Worker-ClinicalPermanent
    $72k–$107k/ year
    Mayo Clinic · Jacksonville, FL · posted 2 days ago

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