SOC 21-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Workers, All Other — Cape Coral
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Cape Coral, FL the median wage is $56,510.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Cape Coral, FL the median wage is $56,510. That is 21.4% lower than the national median of $71,900. Pay ranges from under $42,740 at the tenth percentile to more than $106,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,000 to $83,640.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.07 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Wildwood records the highest median at $87,420. Of the 431 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 198th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,740 | −40.6% |
| 25th | $50,000 | −30.5% |
| Median (50th) | $56,510 | −21.4% |
| 75th | $83,640 | +16.3% |
| 90th | $106,700 | +48.4% |
| Mean | $67,480 | −6.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wildwood | $87,420 | 40 | |
| 2 | Gainesville | $71,960 | 220 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $68,310 | 780 | |
| 4 | Miami | $62,030 | 1,090 | |
| 5 | Orlando | $59,840 | 580 | |
| 6 | Pensacola | $58,930 | 140 | |
| 7 | Palm Bay | $57,420 | 160 | |
| 8 | Jacksonville | $56,140 | 380 | |
| 9 | North Port | $55,760 | — | |
| 10 | Deltona | $54,500 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cape Coral run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $56,510 buys what $54,652 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 24.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,652US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,510 a year, 21.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,740 to $106,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wildwood, at $87,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Workers, All Other in Cape Coral, FL?
The median annual wage is $56,510, or $27.17 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 $71,900, so pay in Cape Coral, FL is 21.4% 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 Cape Coral, FL earns more than $106,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,740 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 Wildwood, at $87,420 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Cape Coral, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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