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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $54,770 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.33
10th percentile $37,950
90th percentile $76,200
Employed locally 1,490
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,950
    25th
    $46,550
    50th (median)
    $54,770
    75th
    $60,180
    90th
    $76,200

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 72% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 28% 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 Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $52,950
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,800
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,130
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,730
    Social Workers, All Other $58,780
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $49,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Orlando, FL is $26.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Orlando, FL is 6.5% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,950 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,550.