2023 Salary Report for Health Care Social Workers in Florida

Salary Report for Florida Health Care Social Workers

Florida Rankings

Compare Florida to U.S.

Florida Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,420 which is 6% less than the national average salary of $62,310.

Type	Florida	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$28.09	$29.96	-6.24%
Average Annual Salary	$58,420	$62,310	-6.24%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Florida, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $47,030 and $65,430 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $79,800, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $36,220, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	901	Under $36,220
15%	2 – 4 years	1,352	$36,220 – $47,030
25%	5 – 9 years	2,252	$47,030 – $60,440
25%	10 – 14 years	2,252	$60,440 – $65,430
15%	15 – 20 years	1,352	$60,440 – $79,800
10%	20+ years	901	Above $79,800

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Florida psychologists earn about $58,008 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $62,310.

Cost-of-living in Florida is 1% higher than the national average, which means Florida residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $58,420, Florida Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($103,240), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($87,730), Psychology Teachers ($77,120), and School Psychologists ($72,910).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($46,410), Social Workers ($48,890), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,010).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$103,240
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$87,730
Psychology Teachers	$77,120
School Psychologists	$72,910
Health Care Social Workers	$58,420
Substance Abuse Counselors	$50,010
Social Workers	$48,890
Marriage and Family Therapists	$46,410

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Florida the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (21,300), Social Workers (14,180) and Health Care Social Workers (12,470).

The three professions in Florida needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (27.5%), Health Care Social Workers (17.8%) and Psychology Teachers (17.3%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	16,710	21,300	27.5%	2,200
Social Workers	12,300	14,180	15.3%	1,400
Health Care Social Workers	10,590	12,470	17.8%	1,240
Forensic Psychologists	4,060	4,570	12.6%	330
Psychology Teachers	1,100	1,290	17.3%	130

Salaries Ranked by Florida Cities

The average salary for Health Care Social Workers in Florida is $58,420. The top cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the most are Panama City ($64,670), Punta Gorda ($62,250) and Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ($62,210).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the highest average annual salary are Panama City ($67,435), Gainesville ($65,752) and Punta Gorda ($64,421).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Health Care Social Workers in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Health Care Social Workers salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Panama City	$64,670	$67,435	$2,765
Punta Gorda	$62,250	$64,421	$2,171
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach	$62,210	$56,565	$-5,645
Gainesville	$62,030	$65,752	$3,722
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island	$61,430	$60,906	$-524
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville	$60,130	$62,041	$1,911
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton	$59,520	$59,218	$-302
Ocala	$57,740	$62,253	$4,513
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach	$57,330	$59,737	$2,407
Jacksonville	$56,840	$59,012	$2,172
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater	$56,570	$57,084	$514
Cape Coral-Fort Myers	$56,390	$56,965	$575
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford	$56,240	$57,004	$764
South Florida Nonmetropolitan Area	$55,860	$60,520	$4,660
North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area	$55,110	$59,707	$4,597
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent	$54,970	$58,672	$3,702
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin	$53,120	$55,310	$2,190
Port St. Lucie	$52,800	$55,000	$2,200
Lakeland-Winter Haven	$52,760	$56,181	$3,421
The Villages	$52,130	$54,501	$2,371
Sebring	$51,100	$56,570	$5,470
Sebastian-Vero Beach	$50,210	$52,697	$2,487
Tallahassee	$49,070	$52,645	$3,575

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Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data