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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $53,750 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.84
10th percentile $40,230
90th percentile $81,380
Employed locally 2,770
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,230
    25th
    $45,520
    50th (median)
    $53,750
    75th
    $73,360
    90th
    $81,380

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 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 Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50,690
    Social and Human Service Assistants$42,160
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$54,100
    Healthcare Social Workers$64,400
    Social Workers, All Other$65,770
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Tampa, FL is $25.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Tampa, FL is 8.2% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,230 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,520.