SOC 21-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Child, Family, and School Social Workers — Wildwood
Wildwood-The Villages, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Wildwood, FL is $49,000 a year, trailing the national median of $59,550 by 17.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Wildwood, FL is $49,000 a year, trailing the national median of $59,550 by 17.7%. Half of workers earn between $49,000 and $61,860. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,000 and the ninetieth at $61,860.
Homosassa Springs leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $65,810. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 104th of 192 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,000 | −17.7% |
| 25th | $49,000 | −17.7% |
| Median (50th) | $49,000 | −17.7% |
| 75th | $61,860 | +3.9% |
| 90th | $61,860 | +3.9% |
| Mean | $54,360 | −8.7% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homosassa Springs | $65,810 | 50 | |
| 2 | Miami | $59,710 | 4,460 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $58,540 | 2,160 | |
| 4 | Orlando | $56,930 | 1,460 | |
| 5 | North Port | $56,070 | 430 | |
| 6 | Cape Coral | $55,650 | 610 | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $55,630 | 1,050 | |
| 8 | Sebastian | $55,620 | 80 | |
| 9 | Punta Gorda | $55,600 | 90 | |
| 10 | Crestview | $55,090 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wildwood run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $49,000 buys what $47,389 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,389US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,000 a year, 17.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,000 to $61,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Homosassa Springs, at $65,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Wildwood, FL?
The median annual wage is $49,000, or $23.56 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,550, so pay in Wildwood, FL is 17.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Wildwood, FL earns more than $61,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,000 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Homosassa Springs, at $65,810 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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