How much does a social worker make in Austin?
$61,690a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $29.66 an hour or $5,141 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.66
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 150 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,850Median: $61,690Highest 10%: $128,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,850 | $21.08 | |
| 25th | $47,790 | $22.98 | |
| Median | $61,690 | $29.66 | |
| 75th | $98,070 | $47.15 | |
| 90th | $128,900 | $61.99 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| Waco, TX | $105,800 |
| Killeen, TX | $104,300 |
| San Antonio, TX | $102,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $98,670 |
| El Paso, TX | $89,020 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $85,430 |
| Houston, TX | $82,610 |
| Amarillo, TX | $78,850 |
| Brownsville, TX | $46,590 |
| McAllen, TX | $45,030 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $76,020 |
| Health Education Specialist | $71,340 |
| Substance Abuse | $66,780 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $63,150 |
| Clergy | $62,670 |
| Educational | $61,570 |
| Child | $58,640 |
| Counselor | $54,240 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $52,530 |
| Community Health Worker | $51,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $29.66 ($61,690 a year).
Do social workers make more in Austin than the national average?
No: $61,690 against $71,900 nationally, 14% less.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $84,240, so Austin pays 27% less.
Where does Austin rank for social worker pay?
150 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,900 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.