How much does a social worker make in Houston?
$82,610a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $39.72 an hour or $6,884 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.72
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,950Median: $82,610Highest 10%: $134,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,950 | $17.76 | |
| 25th | $47,420 | $22.80 | |
| Median | $82,610 | $39.72 | |
| 75th | $123,200 | $59.25 | |
| 90th | $134,500 | $64.64 |
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 |
| Amarillo, TX | $78,850 |
| Austin, TX | $61,690 |
| Brownsville, TX | $46,590 |
| McAllen, TX | $45,030 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Director | $83,480 |
| Educational | $75,930 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,350 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $71,900 |
| 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 social worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $39.72 ($82,610 a year).
Do social workers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $82,610 against $71,900 nationally, 15% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $84,240, so Houston pays 2% less.
Where does Houston rank for social worker pay?
75 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,500 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.