Social Worker Salary in Tampa, FL
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The median social worker in the Tampa area earns $58,540 a year ($28.14 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($59,550) and 4% above the Florida median ($56,550). Half of the 2,160 social workers there earn between $49,690 and $74,140.
Median $58,540
10th: $42,53090th: $79,670
| Annual pay | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,530 | $39,760 | $42,280 |
| 25th percentile | $49,690 | $47,130 | $48,270 |
| Median | $58,540 | $56,550 | $59,550 |
| 75th percentile | $74,140 | $64,940 | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $79,670 | $79,580 | $95,530 |
| Average | $60,930 | $57,970 | $64,000 |
| Jobs | 2,160 | 14,000 | 392,550 |
Tampa, FL ranks 29th 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
- 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.