TX · New Braunfels · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Social Worker jobs in New Braunfels, TX

Pay for clinical social workers in the New Braunfels area centers on $33.55 per hour, or about $69,780 a year. The lower quarter earns under $27.76 and the upper quarter over $39.42. That ranks 108th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 89th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in New Braunfels. Tell us your role and we email current openings near New Braunfels.

Clinical Social Worker pay in New Braunfels, TX

The metro median is in line with the Texas statewide median of $33.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 1,030 healthcare social workers employed in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.76).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.94$41,48039% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$27.76$57,74015% below U.S. median
Median$33.55$69,7802% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.42$81,99020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$45.43$94,49039% above U.S. median

How New Braunfels ranks

  • 108th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 89th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th 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 New Braunfels

  • Overall prices in San Antonio-New Braunfels run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $33.55 median hour buys what $35.42 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$1,208
  • Per year: $60,390
  • Per month: $5,032
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in New Braunfels

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

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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 New Braunfels

CMS lists 1 hospital in New Braunfels, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Resolute Health Hospital
New Braunfels, TX
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes

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

Mental health shortage areas in Comal County

HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Comal County (1 geographic). The highest-scoring one rates 11 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
San Marcos, TX16 mi$36.37/hr74,316
Kyle, TX25 mi$36.37/hr65,833
San Antonio, TX30 mi$33.55/hr1,526,656
Austin, TX47 mi$36.37/hr993,588
Cedar Park, TX59 mi$36.37/hr78,380
Pflugerville, TX60 mi$36.37/hr66,819

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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 New Braunfels

New Braunfels city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do clinical social workers make in New Braunfels, TX?

Clinical Social Workers in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area have a median pay of $33.55 per hour, about $69,780 a year. The middle half earn between $27.76 and $39.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

San Antonio-New Braunfels ranks 89th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 108th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Where do clinical social workers work in New Braunfels?

CMS lists 1 hospital in New Braunfels, led by Resolute Health Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Comal 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 New Braunfels?

The federal per diem benchmark in New Braunfels 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

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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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