Social Workers, All Other Salary in Tampa, FL

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

Median annual salary $65,770 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.62
10th percentile $45,500
90th percentile $111,280
Employed locally 820
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,500
    25th
    $50,000
    50th (median)
    $65,770
    75th
    $100,800
    90th
    $111,280

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 92% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $82,040
    Gainesville, FL $69,120
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $60,960
    Flagstaff, AZ $60,500
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $58,780
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,610

    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
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $49,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Tampa, FL is $31.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.41 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Tampa, FL is 5.3% below the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Tampa?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $45,500 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,000.