PermanentPosted today
Senior Social Worker (BHIP) - EDRP
Veterans Health Administration · Waco, TX
$100k–$130k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Lubbock, TX
Pay for clinical social workers in the Lubbock area centers on $32.23 per hour, or about $67,030 a year. The lower quarter earns under $28.74 and the upper quarter over $37.34. That ranks 142nd of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 93rd of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in Lubbock. The free report below lists employers near Lubbock and what they pay.
- $32.23median pay per hour, Lubbock
- $29–$37typical range per hour
- 160clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 91cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Clinical Social Worker pay in Lubbock, TX
The metro median is 4% below the Texas statewide median of $33.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 160 healthcare social workers employed in the Lubbock metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.79).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.89 | $47,610 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.74 | $59,780 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $32.23 | $67,030 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $37.34 | $77,670 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $40.45 | $84,140 | 24% above U.S. median |
How Lubbock ranks
- 142nd of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 93rd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th 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 Lubbock
- Overall prices in Lubbock run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 24% below the U.S. average (index 76.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $32.23 median hour buys what $35.29 buys at the national price level, 8% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,160
- Per year: $58,014
- Per month: $4,834
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lubbock metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lubbock
| Item | Federal 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
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Senior Social Worker (Veterans Justice Outreach) - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be offered.
Veterans Health Administration · San Angelo, TX
$120k–$156k/ year
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Senior Social Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Houston, TX
$113k–$147k/ year
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Senior Social Worker - Behavioral Health Access Team - EDRP
Veterans Health Administration · El Paso, TX
$98k–$127k/ year
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Senior Social Worker (PCMHI) - EDRP Approved, Rec/Relo Incentive may be offered.
Veterans Health Administration · McAllen, TX
$94k–$122k/ year
Hospitals in Lubbock
CMS lists 8 hospitals in Lubbock, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Medical Center Lubbock, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Lubbock Heart Hospital Lp Lubbock, TX | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| University Medical Center Lubbock, TX | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Covenant Childrens Hospital Lubbock, TX | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Exceptional Community Hospital Lubbock Lubbock, TX | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Grace Surgical Hospital Lubbock, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Lubbock Lubbock, TX | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Starcare Specialty Health /Sunrise Canyon Hospital Lubbock, TX | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Lubbock County
HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Lubbock County (1 population-group, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | 107 mi | $38.37/hr | 143,687 |
| Amarillo, TX | 113 mi | $30.20/hr | 203,729 |
| Odessa, TX | 119 mi | $37.78/hr | 119,748 |
| Abilene, TX | 146 mi | $28.82/hr | 130,501 |
| San Angelo, TX | 169 mi | $30.13/hr | 100,159 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | 195 mi | $28.48/hr | 102,372 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Lubbock, TX?
Clinical Social Workers in the Lubbock metro area have a median pay of $32.23 per hour, about $67,030 a year. The middle half earn between $28.74 and $37.34 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lubbock a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Lubbock ranks 93rd of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 142nd of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in Lubbock?
CMS lists 8 hospitals in Lubbock, led by Covenant Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Lubbock 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 Lubbock in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Lubbock 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 Lubbock?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lubbock 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
- Senior Social Worker (BHIP) - EDRPPermanent$100k–$130k/ year
- Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)Permanent$91k–$118k/ year
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