Social Worker Salary in Jacksonville, FL
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The median social worker in the Jacksonville area earns $55,630 a year ($26.75 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($59,550) and 2% below the Florida median ($56,550). Half of the 1,050 social workers there earn between $47,160 and $72,750.
Median $55,630
10th: $39,76090th: $79,490
| Annual pay | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,760 | $39,760 | $42,280 |
| 25th percentile | $47,160 | $47,130 | $48,270 |
| Median | $55,630 | $56,550 | $59,550 |
| 75th percentile | $72,750 | $64,940 | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $79,490 | $79,580 | $95,530 |
| Average | $58,040 | $57,970 | $64,000 |
| Jobs | 1,050 | 14,000 | 392,550 |
Jacksonville, FL ranks 40th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for social worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($87,600).
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Check my paySocial worker pay in other cities
- Miami, FL: $59,710
- Tampa, FL: $58,540
- Orlando, FL: $56,930
- San Jose, CA: $87,600
- Hartford, CT: $79,920
- Boston, MA: $77,420
- Washington, DC: $75,550
- Seattle, WA: $75,280
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.