How much does a social worker make in Waco?
$105,800a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Waco, TX metro area. That is $50.88 an hour or $8,819 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.88
- Vs. national median
- +47%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,150Median: $105,800Highest 10%: $125,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,150 | $22.19 | |
| 25th | $85,530 | $41.12 | |
| Median | $105,800 | $50.88 | |
| 75th | $122,400 | $58.83 | |
| 90th | $125,700 | $60.42 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| 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 |
| Austin, TX | $61,690 |
| Brownsville, TX | $46,590 |
| McAllen, TX | $45,030 |
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Salaries for every job in Waco, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Waco?
The median hourly pay in the Waco, TX metro area is $50.88 ($105,800 a year).
Do social workers make more in Waco than the national average?
Yes: $105,800 against $71,900 nationally, 47% more.
How does Waco compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $84,240, so Waco pays 26% more.
Where does Waco rank for social worker pay?
10 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Waco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,700 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.