Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Lakeland-Winter Haven is 150.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Lakeland-Winter Haven earn an average of $52,760 per year or $25.37 per hour.
  • The percentage of Florida Health Care Social Workers who work in Lakeland-Winter Haven is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Lakeland-Winter Haven is less than 1%.

Rankings for Lakeland-Winter Haven

  • Ranks #19 in Florida for salary and #17 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #12 in Florida for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #376 in the nation for salary and #203 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #200 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Florida

Lakeland-Winter Haven Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $52,760 or $25.37 per hour which is 9% less than the Florida average salary of $58,420.

AverageLakeland-Winter HavenFlorida% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.37$28.09-9.68%
Annual Salary$52,760$58,420-9.69%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Lakeland-Winter Haven Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $52,760 or $25.37 per hour which is 15% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageLakeland-Winter HavenU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.37$29.96-15.32%
Annual Salary$52,760$62,310-15.33%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Lakeland-Winter Haven earns an average annual salary of $56,181 which compares to the Florida average annual salary of $58,420. per year.

Cost-of-living in Lakeland-Winter Haven is 6% less than the Florida average, which means Lakeland-Winter Haven residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Florida average.

  • Florida average salary is $58,420.
  • Florida cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,008.
  • Lakeland-Winter Haven average salary is $52,760.
  • Lakeland-Winter Haven cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,181.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Lakeland-Winter Haven$52,76093.91%$56,181
Florida$58,420100.71%$58,008
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Lakeland-Winter Haven, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $38,990 and $63,550 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 $63,580, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $22,600, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year15Under $22,600
15%2 – 4 years22$22,600 – $38,990
25%5 – 9 years38$38,990 – $58,540
25%10 – 14 years38$58,540 – $63,550
15%15 – 20 years22$58,540 – $63,580
10%20+ years15Above $63,580
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $52,760, Lakeland-Winter Haven Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($68,030), and School Psychologists ($61,450).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,580), and Social Workers ($48,080).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$68,030
School Psychologists$61,450
Health Care Social Workers$52,760
Social Workers$48,080
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,580
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Lakeland-Winter Haven Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Lakeland-Winter Haven is 150.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $52,760 per year or $25.37 per hour in Lakeland-Winter Haven.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Lakeland-Winter Haven Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $56,181 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Lakeland-Winter Haven are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($68,030), School Psychologists($61,450), Health Care Social Workers($52,760).


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