Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $56,260 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.05
10th percentile $38,900
90th percentile $82,700
Employed locally 120
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,900
    25th
    $44,480
    50th (median)
    $56,260
    75th
    $75,660
    90th
    $82,700

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 88% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Nearby metros — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $61,810
    Gainesville, FL $61,570
    Flint, MI $59,900
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $59,820
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $54,410
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $54,350

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,900
    Social and Human Service Assistants$40,360
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$49,090
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,730
    Healthcare Social Workers$71,130
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$46,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Lakeland?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Lakeland, FL is $27.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.28 or more per hour.

    Is Lakeland above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Lakeland, FL is 6.3% below the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Lakeland?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,900 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,480.