How much does a healthcare social worker make in Texas?
$69,990a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in Texas. That is $33.65 an hour or $5,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.65
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,210Median: $69,990Highest 10%: $98,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,210 | $19.33 | |
| 25th | $52,950 | $25.46 | |
| Median | $69,990 | $33.65 | |
| 75th | $80,910 | $38.90 | |
| 90th | $98,150 | $47.19 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Odessa, TX | $81,310 |
| Midland, TX | $78,900 |
| Austin, TX | $76,020 |
| Dallas, TX | $75,930 |
| San Angelo, TX | $73,410 |
| Houston, TX | $71,900 |
| College Station, TX | $71,670 |
| Texarkana, TX | $70,390 |
| Waco, TX | $68,960 |
| Lubbock, TX | $67,930 |
| San Antonio, TX | $67,860 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $67,260 |
| Victoria, TX | $67,180 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $66,000 |
| Sherman, TX | $65,850 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare social workers.
| 16. Minnesota | $73,970 |
| 17. New York | $73,070 |
| 18. Maine | $71,610 |
| 19. Texas | $69,990 |
| 20. Michigan | $67,600 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $66,910 |
| 22. Virginia | $66,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $33.65 ($69,990 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $69,990 against $67,880 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Texas rank for healthcare social worker pay?
Texas ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays healthcare social workers the most?
Odessa, TX, with a median of $81,310 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.