Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $47,730 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.95
10th percentile $35,700
90th percentile $73,870
Employed locally 360
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,700
    25th
    $41,370
    50th (median)
    $47,730
    75th
    $56,790
    90th
    $73,870

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 75% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 25% 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
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $55,330

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,900
    Social and Human Service Assistants$40,360
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$49,090
    Healthcare Social Workers$71,130
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$46,970
    Social Workers, All Other$56,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Lakeland, FL is $22.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Lakeland, FL is 18.5% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,700 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,370.