Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $67,330 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.37
10th percentile $33,890
90th percentile $94,420
Employed locally 2,860
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,890
    25th
    $56,110
    50th (median)
    $67,330
    75th
    $79,160
    90th
    $94,420

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 92% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 8% below 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 Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,200
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$57,240
    Social and Human Service Assistants$44,690
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$57,530
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$58,320
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$52,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Miami, FL is $32.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Miami, FL is 1.1% below 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,890 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,110.