Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $69,130 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.24
10th percentile $45,270
90th percentile $90,590
Employed locally 200
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,270
    25th
    $59,490
    50th (median)
    $69,130
    75th
    $78,620
    90th
    $90,590

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 117% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 17% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $75,290
    Ocala, FL $72,060
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $71,130
    Port St. Lucie, FL $70,910
    Flagstaff, AZ $70,450
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $70,310

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$50,080
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$49,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,600
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,870
    Social Workers, All Other$69,120
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$61,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Gainesville, FL is $33.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.92 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Gainesville, FL is 1.5% above the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Gainesville?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,270 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,490.