Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

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

Median annual salary $43,440 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.88
10th percentile $33,160
90th percentile $58,020
Employed locally 100
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,160
    25th
    $36,600
    50th (median)
    $43,440
    75th
    $46,870
    90th
    $58,020

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $45,610
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $44,760
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $44,690
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $44,140
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $42,990
    Florida $42,790

    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
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,140
    Social Workers, All Other $50,610
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $45,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Punta Gorda?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Punta Gorda, FL is $20.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.15 or more per hour.

    Is Punta Gorda above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Punta Gorda, FL is 3.7% below the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,160 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,600.