Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Palm Bay, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL

Median annual salary $51,810 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.91
10th percentile $36,620
90th percentile $79,110
Employed locally 270
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,620
    25th
    $43,970
    50th (median)
    $51,810
    75th
    $61,260
    90th
    $79,110

    Palm Bay economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,817 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 68% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 32% 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 Palm Bay, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,770
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,280
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,430
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,880
    Social Workers, All Other $54,080
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $47,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Palm Bay, FL is $24.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Palm Bay, FL is 11.5% 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 Palm Bay?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,620 per year in Palm Bay, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,970.