TX · Dallas · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Dallas, TX

The median clinical social worker pay in the Dallas area is $35.86 per hour ($74,590 a year), with the typical range running from $29.33 to $41.17. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Dallas. The CMS hospital directory lists 19 hospitals in Dallas. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Dallas.

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Clinical Social Worker pay in Dallas, TX

The metro median is 7% above the Texas statewide median of $33.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 2,580 healthcare social workers employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.53).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.22$46,22032% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.33$61,01010% below U.S. median
Median$35.86$74,59010% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$41.17$85,63026% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.74$99,30046% above U.S. median

How Dallas ranks

  • 70th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 112th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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.

What your pay buys in Dallas

  • Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $35.86 median hour buys what $34.79 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Dallas paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,291
  • Per year: $64,548
  • Per month: $5,379
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Dallas

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$175
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,785
13-week assignment$23,205

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. 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).

Hospitals in Dallas

CMS lists 19 hospitals in Dallas, 4 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas
Dallas, TX
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
Dallas, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ut Of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.
Dallas, TX
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Dallas Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Dallas Va Medical Center (Va North Texas Healthcare System)
Dallas, TX
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Medical City Dallas Hospital
Dallas, TX
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Parkland Health & Hospital System
Dallas, TX
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes

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

Mental health shortage areas in Dallas County

HRSA lists 8 active mental health shortage designations that include Dallas County (1 population-group, 7 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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
Mesquite, TX11 mi$35.86/hr150,140
Garland, TX11 mi$35.86/hr250,431

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 Dallas

Dallas city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

Clinical Social Workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $35.86 per hour, about $74,590 a year. The middle half earn between $29.33 and $41.17 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 112th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 70th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring clinical social workers in Dallas?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Dallas. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Dallas.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Dallas 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 Dallas in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 8 active mental health shortage designations that include Dallas 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 Dallas?

The federal per diem benchmark in Dallas is $175 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,785 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

  • Shelter Hospice IncDallas, TX · 1 wage offer$41.11/ hr$41–$41
  • Veterans Health AdministrationWaco, TX · 6 postings$54.80/ hr$34–$75
  • 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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