Social Workers, All Other pay range in Lakeland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,400 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Lakeland earn between $50,000 and $59,490.
- $47K10th
- $50K25th
- $52KMedian
- $59K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,070 | $4,672 | $26.96 |
| Median | $51,500 | $4,292 | $24.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,490 | $4,958 | $28.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Lakeland vs. Florida and the U.S.
Other social workers in Lakeland earn 19% less than the Florida average ($69,060) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is -28% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland | $56,070 | $51,500 | $46,530 | $63,400 | 140 |
| Florida | $69,060 | $58,550 | $42,220 | $109,990 | 4,800 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Lakeland
On the average salary of $56,070, a single filer in Lakeland takes home about $47,232 a year, or $3,936 a month and $1,817 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Lakeland a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lakeland area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.1), so the average $56,070 buys what about $57,720 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Lakeland ($46,140). A typical home costs $298,816, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Florida cities
Lakeland ranks 17th of 18 Florida metro areas for this job; Wildwood pays the most ($80,770).
- Wildwood$80,770
- Gainesville$76,460
- Tampa$76,100
- Orlando$71,040
- Miami$70,010
- Palm Bay$68,410
- Pensacola$67,980
- Jacksonville$67,670
- Fort Myers$67,480
- Lakeland$56,070
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Lakeland: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Lakeland?
$26.96 an hour on average, and $24.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Lakeland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Lakeland?
About $47,232 a year ($3,936 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,070. Florida has no state income tax.
Do other social workers earn more in Lakeland than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% less than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1029; area Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL (29460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.32, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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