How much does a healthcare social worker make in Houston?
$71,900a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $34.57 an hour or $5,992 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.57
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 99 of 374
- Jobs in the area
- 2,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,400Median: $71,900Highest 10%: $100,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,400 | $22.31 | |
| 25th | $52,950 | $25.46 | |
| Median | $71,900 | $34.57 | |
| 75th | $81,600 | $39.23 | |
| 90th | $100,500 | $48.31 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers.
| Austin, TX | $76,020 |
| Dallas, TX | $75,930 |
| San Angelo, TX | $73,410 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Director | $83,480 |
| Social Worker | $82,610 |
| Educational | $75,930 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,350 |
| Substance Abuse | $67,370 |
| Clergy | $61,010 |
| Child | $56,670 |
| Counselor | $54,450 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $51,820 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $50,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $34.57 ($71,900 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $71,900 against $67,880 nationally, 6% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $69,990, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for healthcare social worker pay?
99 of 374 metro areas with data.
How much does a healthcare social worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,500 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.