How much does a community and social service specialist make in Texas?
$48,400a year
Median yearly pay for community and social service specialists in Texas. That is $23.27 an hour or $4,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.27
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,040Median: $48,400Highest 10%: $71,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,040 | $14.92 | |
| 25th | $39,060 | $18.78 | |
| Median | $48,400 | $23.27 | |
| 75th | $60,060 | $28.88 | |
| 90th | $71,910 | $34.57 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $52,530 |
| Waco, TX | $51,590 |
| Lubbock, TX | $51,380 |
| Dallas, TX | $50,720 |
| Houston, TX | $50,420 |
| San Antonio, TX | $49,920 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $49,210 |
| Tyler, TX | $49,150 |
| El Paso, TX | $47,810 |
| Laredo, TX | $47,670 |
| Killeen, TX | $46,770 |
| Longview, TX | $45,760 |
| Abilene, TX | $44,370 |
| Beaumont, TX | $43,200 |
| San Angelo, TX | $42,860 |
| Brownsville, TX | $42,570 |
| McAllen, TX | $39,650 |
| Amarillo, TX | $39,370 |
| College Station, TX | $39,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for community and social service specialists.
| 35. Louisiana | $49,080 |
| 36. Indiana | $49,070 |
| 37. New Mexico | $48,820 |
| 38. Texas | $48,400 |
| 39. Kansas | $47,650 |
| 40. Iowa | $46,460 |
| 41. Utah | $46,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community and social service specialist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $23.27 ($48,400 a year).
Do community and social service specialists make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $48,400 against $56,730 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Texas rank for community and social service specialist pay?
Texas ranks 38 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays community and social service specialists the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $52,530 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.