Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $55,330 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.60
10th percentile $45,470
90th percentile $89,400
Employed locally 690
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,470
    25th
    $49,710
    50th (median)
    $55,330
    75th
    $81,610
    90th
    $89,400

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 76% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Punta Gorda, FL $70,460
    Homosassa Springs, FL $62,310
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $61,100
    Flint, MI $58,290
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $57,530
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $54,770

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$40,440
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56,260
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,200
    Healthcare Social Workers$70,080
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$54,840
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$53,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Cape Coral?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Cape Coral, FL is $26.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.39 or more per hour.

    Is Cape Coral above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Cape Coral, FL is 5.5% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,470 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,710.