How much does a healthcare social worker make in Dallas?
$75,930a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $36.50 an hour or $6,328 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.50
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 374
- Jobs in the area
- 2,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,440Median: $75,930Highest 10%: $100,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,440 | $21.85 | |
| 25th | $61,360 | $29.50 | |
| Median | $75,930 | $36.50 | |
| 75th | $84,020 | $40.39 | |
| 90th | $100,100 | $48.13 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers.
| Austin, TX | $76,020 |
| San Angelo, TX | $73,410 |
| Houston, TX | $71,900 |
| College Station, TX | $71,670 |
| Waco, TX | $68,960 |
| Lubbock, TX | $67,930 |
| San Antonio, TX | $67,860 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $67,260 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $66,000 |
| Beaumont, TX | $65,680 |
| Longview, TX | $64,520 |
| Killeen, TX | $64,500 |
| Amarillo, TX | $64,120 |
| Laredo, TX | $61,930 |
| Tyler, TX | $61,320 |
| Abilene, TX | $60,800 |
| McAllen, TX | $60,070 |
| Brownsville, TX | $59,610 |
| El Paso, TX | $55,680 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $98,670 |
| Director | $83,260 |
| Educational | $76,380 |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,050 |
| Substance Abuse | $62,560 |
| Clergy | $60,040 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $59,170 |
| Child | $57,080 |
| Counselor | $52,340 |
| Community Health Worker | $51,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $36.50 ($75,930 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $75,930 against $67,880 nationally, 12% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $69,990, so Dallas pays 8% more.
Where does Dallas rank for healthcare social worker pay?
65 of 374 metro areas with data.
How much does a healthcare social worker make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,100 or more.
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.