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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $49,040 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.58
10th percentile $36,030
90th percentile $79,750
Employed locally 780
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,030
    25th
    $44,410
    50th (median)
    $49,040
    75th
    $63,350
    90th
    $79,750

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 69% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 31% 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
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $56,260
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $54,410

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,690
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,160
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,100
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,750
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,400
    Social Workers, All Other $65,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Tampa, FL is $23.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Tampa, FL is 18.3% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,030 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,410.