Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area is 80.
  • Health Care Social Workers in North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $55,110 per year or $26.50 per hour.
  • The percentage of Florida Health Care Social Workers who work in North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #15 in Florida for salary and #23 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #18 in Florida for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #300 in the nation for salary and #261 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #349 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Florida

North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $55,110 or $26.50 per hour which is 5% less than the Florida average salary of $58,420.

AverageNorth Florida Nonmetropolitan AreaFlorida% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.50$28.09-5.66%
Annual Salary$55,110$58,420-5.67%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $55,110 or $26.50 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageNorth Florida Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.50$29.96-11.55%
Annual Salary$55,110$62,310-11.56%
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 North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $59,707 which compares to the Florida average annual salary of $58,420. per year.

Cost-of-living in North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area is 8% less than the Florida average, which means North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $55,110.
  • North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,707.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area$55,11092.30%$59,707
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 North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $46,960 and $61,740 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 $76,030, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $36,770, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year8Under $36,770
15%2 – 4 years12$36,770 – $46,960
25%5 – 9 years20$46,960 – $48,870
25%10 – 14 years20$48,870 – $61,740
15%15 – 20 years12$48,870 – $76,030
10%20+ years8Above $76,030
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($42,690), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,450).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$55,110
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,450
Social Workers$42,690
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area is 80.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $55,110 per year or $26.50 per hour in North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $59,707 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area are Health Care Social Workers($55,110), Substance Abuse Counselors($46,450), Social Workers($42,690).


Additional Salary Reports for Health Care Social Workers in Florida cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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