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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Houston, TX
The median clinical social worker pay in the Houston area is $35.11 per hour ($73,030 a year), with the typical range running from $24.60 to $39.89. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Houston. The CMS hospital directory lists 28 hospitals in Houston. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Houston.
- $35.11median pay per hour, Houston
- $25–$40typical range per hour
- 3,120clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 4% above the Texas statewide median of $33.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 3,120 healthcare social workers employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.85 | $45,450 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.60 | $51,170 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Median | $35.11 | $73,030 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.89 | $82,970 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.06 | $97,880 | 44% above U.S. median |
How Houston ranks
- 81st of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 82nd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 Houston
- Overall prices in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $35.11 median hour buys what $35.60 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Houston paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,264
- Per year: $63,198
- Per month: $5,266
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Houston
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,456 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,928 |
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 Houston
CMS lists 28 hospitals in Houston, 10 of the 15 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Va Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor St Lukes Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Womans Hospital Of Texas,The Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Harris County
HRSA lists 17 active mental health shortage designations that include Harris County (1 population-group, 16 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland, TX | 16 mi | $35.11/hr | 129,620 |
| Pasadena, TX | 17 mi | $35.11/hr | 149,617 |
| Beaumont, TX | 77 mi | $32.30/hr | 112,893 |
| College Station, TX | 77 mi | $31.11/hr | 128,023 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Houston
Houston city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Houston, TX?
Clinical Social Workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $35.11 per hour, about $73,030 a year. The middle half earn between $24.60 and $39.89 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Houston a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 82nd of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 81st of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Houston?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Houston. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Houston.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Houston 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 Houston in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 17 active mental health shortage designations that include Harris 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 Houston?
The federal per diem benchmark in Houston is $128 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,456 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
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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
- Senior Social Worker (BHIP) - EDRPPermanent$100k–$130k/ year
- Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)Permanent$91k–$118k/ year
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