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Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Texas
Ranked #19 of 51 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of healthcare social workerss in Texas earn between $40,210 and $98,150. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean healthcare social workers salary in Texas is $69,990, about 2.5% below the U.S. average ($71,790). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TX | $81,310 | $80,470 | 40 |
| Midland, TX | $78,900 | $79,220 | 30 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $76,020 | $70,920 | 1,010 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $75,930 | $74,670 | 2,630 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $73,860 | $72,060 | 120 |
| San Angelo, TX | $73,410 | $69,990 | 80 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $71,900 | $71,320 | 2,660 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $71,670 | $69,450 | 70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do healthcare social workers make in Texas?
The median healthcare social workers salary in Texas is $69,990 per year (mean $69,990), and about 80% earn between $40,210 and $98,150.
How much do healthcare social workers make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $34 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $69,990 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for healthcare social workers?
Texas ranks #19 of 51 states for healthcare social workers pay. Its mean salary of $69,990 is about 2.5% below the U.S. average of $71,790.
Which metro areas in Texas pay healthcare social workers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for healthcare social workers are Odessa, TX ($81,310), Midland, TX ($78,900), Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($76,020), by median annual wage.