Social Worker Salary in Texas
Based on 6K+ workers in Texas
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TX)
$44,790
$21.534/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
-21.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$37K – $79K
6K employed in Texas
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Texas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,990 |
| 25th percentile | $39,890 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $44,790 |
| 75th percentile | $59,040 |
| 90th percentile | $78,900 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Texas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $39,470 |
| 2023 | $45,350 |
| 2024 | $44,790 |
| Year | Texas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $39,470 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $45,350 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $44,790 | $56,931 |