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Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Texas
Ranked #22 of 51 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of social and human service assistantss in Texas earn between $31,350 and $60,460. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean social and human service assistants salary in Texas is $46,210, about 3.1% below the U.S. average ($47,690). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $49,610 | $49,570 | 370 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $49,150 | $49,870 | 2,470 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $46,850 | $47,060 | 4,140 |
| Midland, TX | $46,420 | $46,440 | 150 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,100 | $47,030 | 3,450 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $45,970 | $46,490 | 2,150 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $45,360 | $43,410 | 690 |
| Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $44,870 | $42,550 | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do social and human service assistants make in Texas?
The median social and human service assistants salary in Texas is $45,860 per year (mean $46,210), and about 80% earn between $31,350 and $60,460.
How much do social and human service assistants make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $46,210 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for social and human service assistants?
Texas ranks #22 of 51 states for social and human service assistants pay. Its mean salary of $46,210 is about 3.1% below the U.S. average of $47,690.
Which metro areas in Texas pay social and human service assistants the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for social and human service assistants are Killeen-Temple, TX ($49,610), Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($49,150), Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($46,850), by median annual wage.