Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Punta Gorda, FL

Median annual salary $68,140 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.76
10th percentile $48,930
90th percentile $80,090
Employed locally 50
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,930
    25th
    $58,170
    50th (median)
    $68,140
    75th
    $76,160
    90th
    $80,090

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 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 Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $70,460
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,330
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,440
    Social Workers, All Other $50,610
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $45,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Punta Gorda?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Punta Gorda, FL is $32.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.50 or more per hour.

    Is Punta Gorda above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Punta Gorda, FL is 0.1% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,930 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,170.