How much does a social worker make in El Paso?
$89,020a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $42.80 an hour or $7,418 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.80
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,520Median: $89,020Highest 10%: $113,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,520 | $20.44 | |
| 25th | $57,320 | $27.56 | |
| Median | $89,020 | $42.80 | |
| 75th | $106,700 | $51.30 | |
| 90th | $113,200 | $54.41 |
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 |
| 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 El Paso
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Educational | $70,810 |
| Substance Abuse | $62,510 |
| Clergy | $56,450 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $55,680 |
| Child | $54,340 |
| Health Education Specialist | $50,520 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $48,260 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $48,120 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $47,810 |
| Community Health Worker | $45,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $42.80 ($89,020 a year).
Do social workers make more in El Paso than the national average?
Yes: $89,020 against $71,900 nationally, 24% more.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $84,240, so El Paso pays 6% more.
Where does El Paso rank for social worker pay?
59 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,200 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.