How much does a social worker make in Texas?
$84,240a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in Texas. That is $40.50 an hour or $7,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.50
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,350Median: $84,240Highest 10%: $134,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,350 | $19.40 | |
| 25th | $49,610 | $23.85 | |
| Median | $84,240 | $40.50 | |
| 75th | $115,200 | $55.39 | |
| 90th | $134,500 | $64.64 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Lubbock, TX | $78,850 |
| Austin, TX | $61,690 |
| Brownsville, TX | $46,590 |
| McAllen, TX | $45,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 18. Idaho | $88,610 |
| 19. Kentucky | $85,160 |
| 20. Indiana | $84,570 |
| 21. Texas | $84,240 |
| 22. New York | $84,010 |
| 23. North Dakota | $81,330 |
| 24. Minnesota | $79,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $40.50 ($84,240 a year).
Do social workers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $84,240 against $71,900 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Texas rank for social worker pay?
Texas ranks 21 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays social workers the most?
Waco, TX, with a median of $105,800 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.