Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Palm Bay, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL

Median annual salary $63,880 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.71
10th percentile $47,660
90th percentile $77,670
Employed locally 230
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,660
    25th
    $57,150
    50th (median)
    $63,880
    75th
    $69,510
    90th
    $77,670

    Palm Bay economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,817 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 84% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 16% 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 Palm Bay, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,770
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,280
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55,430
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,810
    Social Workers, All Other$54,080
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$47,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Palm Bay?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Palm Bay, FL is $30.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.58 or more per hour.

    Is Palm Bay above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Palm Bay, FL is 6.2% 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 Palm Bay?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,660 per year in Palm Bay, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,150.