Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $71,130 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.20
10th percentile $49,910
90th percentile $86,680
Employed locally 200
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,910
    25th
    $62,710
    50th (median)
    $71,130
    75th
    $73,840
    90th
    $86,680

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 112% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 12% 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
    Port St. Lucie, FL $70,910
    Flagstaff, AZ $70,450
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $70,310
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $70,080

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,900
    Social and Human Service Assistants$40,360
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$49,090
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,730
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$46,970
    Social Workers, All Other$56,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Lakeland, FL is $34.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Lakeland, FL is 4.5% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,910 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,710.