Social Worker Salary in Miami, FL
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The median social worker in the Miami area earns $59,710 a year ($28.71 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($59,550) and 6% above the Florida median ($56,550). Half of the 4,460 social workers there earn between $48,450 and $64,180.
Median $59,710
10th: $40,69090th: $78,010
| Annual pay | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,690 | $39,760 | $42,280 |
| 25th percentile | $48,450 | $47,130 | $48,270 |
| Median | $59,710 | $56,550 | $59,550 |
| 75th percentile | $64,180 | $64,940 | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $78,010 | $79,580 | $95,530 |
| Average | $58,830 | $57,970 | $64,000 |
| Jobs | 4,460 | 14,000 | 392,550 |
Miami, FL ranks 24th 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
- Tampa, FL: $58,540
- Orlando, FL: $56,930
- Jacksonville, FL: $55,630
- 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.