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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Florida (2026)
$31.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,263/year ($4,522/month) for a single filer
Florida ranks 24th of 51 states for Healthcare Social Worker pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 10,520 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Florida, the typical worker earns $64,820 a year — though pay ranges from $45,760 for newcomers to $88,470 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $88,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,520 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Florida (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $64,820 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $54,263 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $64,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,598 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,959 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,263 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,522 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Florida?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Florida is $64,820 per year ($31.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,840 and $76,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in Florida?
- On the median salary of $64,820, a single filer in Florida takes home about $54,263 per year ($4,522 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 10,520 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Florida in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Florida state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Florida.