How much does a social worker make in Dallas?
$98,670a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $47.44 an hour or $8,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.44
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,790Median: $98,670Highest 10%: $149,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,790 | $22.98 | |
| 25th | $59,560 | $28.63 | |
| Median | $98,670 | $47.44 | |
| 75th | $132,700 | $63.78 | |
| 90th | $149,200 | $71.75 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| Waco, TX | $105,800 |
| Killeen, TX | $104,300 |
| San Antonio, TX | $102,500 |
| El Paso, TX | $89,020 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $85,430 |
| Houston, TX | $82,610 |
| Amarillo, TX | $78,850 |
| Austin, TX | $61,690 |
| Brownsville, TX | $46,590 |
| McAllen, TX | $45,030 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Director | $83,260 |
| Educational | $76,380 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $75,930 |
| 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 social worker make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $47.44 ($98,670 a year).
Do social workers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $98,670 against $71,900 nationally, 37% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $84,240, so Dallas pays 17% more.
Where does Dallas rank for social worker pay?
26 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $149,200 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.