Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Ocala, FL

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

Median annual salary $72,060 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.64
10th percentile $55,070
90th percentile $94,650
Employed locally 160
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,070
    25th
    $61,630
    50th (median)
    $72,060
    75th
    $94,650
    90th
    $94,650

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 123% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 23% 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
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $71,130
    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 Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,590
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,880
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,800
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,020
    Social Workers, All Other $53,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Ocala, FL is $34.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Ocala, FL is 5.8% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $55,070 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,630.