Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $62,010 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.81
10th percentile $45,020
90th percentile $84,310
Employed locally 150
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,020
    25th
    $58,450
    50th (median)
    $62,010
    75th
    $70,340
    90th
    $84,310

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 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
    Port St. Lucie, FL $70,910
    Flagstaff, AZ $70,450
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $70,310

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $47,390
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,690
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $53,310
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,950
    Counselors, All Other $44,640
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Tallahassee, FL is $29.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Tallahassee, FL is 8.9% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,020 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,450.