Social Worker Salary in Texas
Based on 8K+ workers in Texas
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TX)
$46,630
$22.418/hr
vs National Average
$57,161
-18.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$37K – $79K
8K employed in Texas
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Texas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,870 |
| 25th percentile | $41,080 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $46,630 |
| 75th percentile | $57,320 |
| 90th percentile | $79,210 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Texas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $39,470 |
| 2023 | $45,350 |
| 2024 | $44,790 |
| 2025 | $46,630 |
| Year | Texas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $39,470 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $45,350 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $44,790 | $56,931 |
| 2025 | $46,630 | $57,161 |