TX · Bryan · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Bryan, TX

Pay for clinical social workers in the Bryan area centers on $31.11 per hour, or about $64,700 a year. The lower quarter earns under $25.91 and the upper quarter over $37.92. That ranks 180th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 140th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Bryan. The free report below lists employers near Bryan and what they pay.

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Clinical Social Worker pay in Bryan, TX

The metro median is 8% below the Texas statewide median of $33.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 90 healthcare social workers employed in the College Station-Bryan metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.55).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$20.67$42,99037% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$25.91$53,89021% below U.S. median
Median$31.11$64,7005% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.92$78,87016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$40.35$83,93023% above U.S. median

How Bryan ranks

  • 180th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 140th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 12th of 24 Texas metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Healthcare Social Workers (SOC 21-1022), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Bryan

  • Overall prices in College Station-Bryan run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 75.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $31.11 median hour buys what $34.21 buys at the national price level, 4% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Bryan paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,120
  • Per year: $55,998
  • Per month: $4,666
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the College Station-Bryan metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Bryan

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel clinical social worker assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Clinical Social Worker roles in Texas

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Bryan as they open.

PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Senior Social Worker

Veterans Health Administration · Houston, TX

$113k–$147k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888135900
Top 25% payNew this week
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Hospitals in Bryan

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Bryan, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital
Bryan, TX
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Physicians Centre,The
Bryan, TX
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Mental health shortage areas in Brazos County

HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Brazos County (1 geographic, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for social workers and other mental health clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Clinical Social Worker pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
College Station, TX8 mi$31.11/hr128,023
Conroe, TX58 mi$35.11/hr114,581
Temple, TX67 mi$30.11/hr96,267
Fulshear, TX73 mi$35.11/hr54,629
Pflugerville, TX74 mi$36.37/hr66,819
Round Rock, TX77 mi$36.37/hr135,359

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Texas · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Texas

MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in Bryan

Bryan city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do clinical social workers make in Bryan, TX?

Clinical Social Workers in the College Station-Bryan metro area have a median pay of $31.11 per hour, about $64,700 a year. The middle half earn between $25.91 and $37.92 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Bryan a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?

College Station-Bryan ranks 140th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 180th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do clinical social workers work in Bryan?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Bryan, led by Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Bryan as a clinical social worker?

MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Bryan in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Brazos County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bryan?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bryan is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Veterans Health AdministrationWaco, TX · 6 postings$54.80/ hr$34–$75
  • Shelter Hospice IncDallas, TX · 1 wage offer$41.11/ hr$41–$41
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterMidland, TX · 2 wage offers$23.44/ hr$20–$26

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$43Median$52.88High$67

9 Social Worker postings with published pay in Texas, 9 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 9 Social Worker roles

  1. Senior Social Worker (BHIP) - EDRPPermanent
    $100k–$130k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Waco, TX · posted today
  2. Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)Permanent
    $91k–$118k/ year
    Defense Health Agency · Lackland AFB, TX · posted today

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