FL · Tallahassee · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Clinical Social Workers in the Tallahassee area earn a median of $29.81 per hour, about $62,010 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.10 and $33.82. That ranks 235th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 238th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Tallahassee. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Tallahassee.

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Clinical Social Worker pay in Tallahassee, FL

The metro median is 8% below the Florida statewide median of $32.26 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 150 healthcare social workers employed in the Tallahassee metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.69).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$21.64$45,01034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.10$58,45014% below U.S. median
Median$29.81$62,0109% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$33.82$70,3503% above U.S. median
Top 10%$40.53$84,30024% above U.S. median

How Tallahassee ranks

  • 235th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 238th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 17th 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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What your pay buys in Tallahassee

  • Overall prices in Tallahassee run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $29.81 median hour buys what $31.74 buys at the national price level, 3% 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.

Estimate your Tallahassee paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,073
  • Per year: $53,658
  • Per month: $4,471
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Tallahassee

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$121
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,407
13-week assignment$18,291

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 Tallahassee 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
View role

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Hospitals in Tallahassee

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Tallahassee, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
Tallahassee, FL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Hca Florida Capital Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Eastside Psychiatric Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

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

Mental health shortage areas in Leon County

HRSA lists 7 active mental health shortage designations that include Leon County (1 population-group, 6 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 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
Valdosta, GA64 mi$26.39/hr55,667
Albany, GA78 mi$27.61/hr66,705
Dothan, AL87 mi$24.69/hr71,650
Gainesville, FL126 mi$33.24/hr148,720
Columbus, GA147 mi$28.06/hr201,830
Warner Robins, GA152 mi$28.53/hr86,199

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.

Florida state guide

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Tallahassee city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do clinical social workers make in Tallahassee, FL?

Clinical Social Workers in the Tallahassee metro area have a median pay of $29.81 per hour, about $62,010 a year. The middle half earn between $28.10 and $33.82 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Tallahassee ranks 238th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 235th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do clinical social workers work in Tallahassee?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Tallahassee, led by Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

HRSA lists 7 active mental health shortage designations that include Leon 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 Tallahassee?

The federal per diem benchmark in Tallahassee is $121 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 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 Tallahassee?

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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

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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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