Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary
in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Middle 50%
- $44,400–$60,220
- vs U.S. median
- -13%
- Metro rank
- #73 of 118
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro earn a median of $52,730 a year, based on BLS estimates for 930 jobs (May 2025). That is 13% below the U.S. median of $60,280 and 2% above the FL statewide median of $51,590. It ranks #73 of 118 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE930 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in other FL metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | $54,420 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $51,510 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $49,940 |
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Questions
What is the average Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Tampa?
The BLS median is $52,730 a year (May 2025). Half of the 930 jobs pay between $44,400 and $60,220. The 10th percentile is $36,500 and the 90th is $78,210.
Is Tampa a high-paying metro for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers?
That is 13% below the U.S. median of $60,280 and 2% above the FL statewide median of $51,590. It ranks #73 of 118 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make an hour in Tampa?
About $25.35 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $52,730 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $21.35–$28.95 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.