Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Port St. Lucie, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Port St. Lucie, FL

Median annual salary $70,910 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.09
10th percentile $46,240
90th percentile $91,560
Employed locally 110
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,240
    25th
    $61,750
    50th (median)
    $70,910
    75th
    $75,270
    90th
    $91,560

    Port St. Lucie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 98% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 2% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $70,450
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $70,310
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $70,080

    Related occupations in Port St. Lucie, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54,930
    Social and Human Service Assistants$37,880
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,730
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,870
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$50,360
    Rehabilitation Counselors$45,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Port St. Lucie?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Port St. Lucie, FL is $34.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.65 or more per hour.

    Is Port St. Lucie above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Port St. Lucie, FL is 4.1% 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 Port St. Lucie?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,240 per year in Port St. Lucie, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,750.