Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Panama City, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Median annual salary $70,050 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.68
10th percentile $27,440
90th percentile $84,430
Employed locally 60
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,440
    25th
    $59,400
    50th (median)
    $70,050
    75th
    $77,520
    90th
    $84,430

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 103% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 3% 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 Panama City, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,180
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,140
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,100
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $74,620
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $45,760
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $53,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Panama City?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Panama City, FL is $33.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.00 or more per hour.

    Is Panama City above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Panama City, FL is 2.9% 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 Panama City?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,440 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,400.