Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $62,550 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.07
10th percentile $42,860
90th percentile $79,120
Employed locally 220
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,860
    25th
    $50,050
    50th (median)
    $62,550
    75th
    $72,980
    90th
    $79,120

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 85% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 15% 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 Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50,430
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$54,070
    Social and Human Service Assistants$37,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,560
    Social Workers, All Other$50,480
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$47,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Pensacola, FL is $30.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Pensacola, FL is 8.1% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,860 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,050.