Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Port St. Lucie, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Port St. Lucie, FL

Median annual salary $47,870 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.01
10th percentile $36,090
90th percentile $78,270
Employed locally 360
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,090
    25th
    $40,190
    50th (median)
    $47,870
    75th
    $62,900
    90th
    $78,270

    Port St. Lucie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 66% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 34% 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 Port St. Lucie, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,930
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,880
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $74,730
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $50,360
    Healthcare Social Workers $70,910
    Rehabilitation Counselors $45,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Port St. Lucie?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Port St. Lucie, FL is $23.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.23 or more per hour.

    Is Port St. Lucie above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Port St. Lucie, FL is 18.3% 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 Port St. Lucie?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,090 per year in Port St. Lucie, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,190.