Clinical Social Worker salary in Florida
Clinical Social Workers in Florida earn a median of $32.26 per hour, about $67,090 a year, 1% below the U.S. median of $32.74. The middle half earn between $27.90 and $37.26 per hour. The highest median among Florida metro areas is in Wildwood-The Villages, FL, at $36.20 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $32.26median pay per hour
- $67,090median pay per year
- 8,950employed in Florida
- #23of 50 states by median pay
Clinical Social Worker pay in Florida: percentiles
| Level | Florida per hour | Florida per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.61 | $42,870 | $21.65 |
| Lower quartile | $27.90 | $58,030 | $26.62 |
| Median | $32.26 | $67,090 | $32.74 |
| Upper quartile | $37.26 | $77,500 | $40.10 |
| Top 10% | $42.87 | $89,170 | $48.50 |
Clinical Social Worker pay by metro area in Florida
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Florida median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $36.20 | $75,290 | 70 | 12% above | — |
| Ocala, FL | $34.64 | $72,060 | 160 | 7% above | $36.37 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $34.20 | $71,130 | 200 | 6% above | $35.21 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $34.09 | $70,910 | 110 | 6% above | $34.01 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $33.80 | $70,310 | 90 | 5% above | $32.75 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $33.69 | $70,080 | 280 | 4% above | $32.92 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $33.68 | $70,050 | 60 | 4% above | $34.62 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $33.34 | $69,340 | 250 | 3% above | $33.55 |
| Gainesville, FL | $33.24 | $69,130 | 200 | 3% above | $34.36 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $32.53 | $67,660 | 350 | 1% above | $31.76 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $32.52 | $67,650 | 800 | 1% above | $32.69 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $32.37 | $67,330 | 2,860 | in line with | $28.36 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $31.60 | $65,730 | 950 | 2% below | $31.16 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $30.96 | $64,400 | 1,280 | 4% below | $30.69 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $30.71 | $63,880 | 230 | 5% below | $30.71 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $30.30 | $63,020 | 60 | 6% below | — |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $30.07 | $62,550 | 220 | 7% below | $30.77 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $29.96 | $62,310 | 70 | 7% below | $30.88 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $29.81 | $62,010 | 150 | 8% below | $31.74 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $29.64 | $61,640 | 30 | 8% below | $31.71 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Clinical Social Worker pay in states next to Florida
What employers are posting in Florida
- 4roles with published pay
- $47.50median pay per hour
- $35–$60typical published range
- 2employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 3 | $52 |
| Mayo Clinic | 1 | $43 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 4 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Florida · Clinical Social Worker salary nationwide · Florida state guide
Common questions
How much does a clinical social worker make in Florida?
The median is $32.26 per hour, about $67,090 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $20.61 and the top 10% earn over $42.87 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Florida city pays clinical social workers the most?
Among Florida metro areas, Wildwood-The Villages, FL has the highest median at $36.20 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Florida rank for clinical social worker pay?
Florida ranks 23rd of 50 states by median clinical social worker pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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