DOL Median (Florida)
$32,000
vs National
-28.9%
National: $45,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$31,128
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$32,000
-28.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$45,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Florida earns $32,000 in nominal terms, which is 28.9% below the national average of $45,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 102.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $31,128 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Florida
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CMET | $41,600 | 1 |
| FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. | $40,000 | 1 |
| SUSAN B. ANTHONY CENTER, INC. | $37,000 | 1 |
| Jewish Community Services of South Florida | $32,000 | 1 |
| TRI-COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES | $31,907 | 4 |
| LIFE & WORK SOULUTIONS INC | $31,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make in Florida?
The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Florida is $32,000 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Florida a good place to work as a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers?
A Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Florida earns 28.9% less than the national median of $45,000, or $31,128 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.