Social Worker Salary in Orlando, FL
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The median social worker in the Orlando area earns $56,930 a year ($27.37 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($59,550) and 1% above the Florida median ($56,550). Half of the 1,460 social workers there earn between $48,410 and $60,420.
Median $56,930
10th: $40,29090th: $73,100
| Annual pay | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,290 | $39,760 | $42,280 |
| 25th percentile | $48,410 | $47,130 | $48,270 |
| Median | $56,930 | $56,550 | $59,550 |
| 75th percentile | $60,420 | $64,940 | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $73,100 | $79,580 | $95,530 |
| Average | $56,180 | $57,970 | $64,000 |
| Jobs | 1,460 | 14,000 | 392,550 |
Orlando, FL ranks 33rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for social worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($87,600).
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- Miami, FL: $59,710
- Tampa, FL: $58,540
- 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.