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Senior Social Worker (BHIP) - EDRP
Veterans Health Administration · Waco, TX
$100k–$130k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Clinical Social Worker jobs in San Marcos, TX
Clinical Social Workers in the San Marcos area earn a median of $36.37 per hour, about $75,650 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.54 and $40.42. That ranks 60th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 51st of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in San Marcos. Tell us your role and we email current openings near San Marcos.
- $36.37median pay per hour, Austin
- $29–$40typical range per hour
- 930clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 98cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Clinical Social Worker pay in San Marcos, TX
The metro median is 8% above the Texas statewide median of $33.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 930 healthcare social workers employed in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.61).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.25 | $44,200 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.54 | $59,360 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $36.37 | $75,650 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.42 | $84,070 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.11 | $97,990 | 44% above U.S. median |
How San Marcos ranks
- 60th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 51st of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 San Marcos
- Overall prices in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 120.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $36.37 median hour buys what $37.09 buys at the national price level, 13% 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$1,309
- Per year: $65,466
- Per month: $5,456
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in San Marcos
| 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).
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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
Top 25% payNew this week
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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 San Marcos
CMS lists 1 hospital in San Marcos, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos San Marcos, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Clinical Social Worker pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle, TX | 9 mi | $36.37/hr | 65,833 |
| New Braunfels, TX | 16 mi | $33.55/hr | 116,477 |
| Austin, TX | 31 mi | $36.37/hr | 993,588 |
| San Antonio, TX | 45 mi | $33.55/hr | 1,526,656 |
| Killeen, TX | 84 mi | $30.11/hr | 160,616 |
| Temple, TX | 91 mi | $30.11/hr | 96,267 |
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 San Marcos
San Marcos city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in San Marcos, TX?
Clinical Social Workers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area have a median pay of $36.37 per hour, about $75,650 a year. The middle half earn between $28.54 and $40.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is San Marcos a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranks 51st of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 60th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in San Marcos?
CMS lists 1 hospital in San Marcos, led by Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in San Marcos 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.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in San Marcos?
The federal per diem benchmark in San Marcos 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.
Does Valorem Health place clinical social workers in San Marcos?
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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
- Senior Social Worker (BHIP) - EDRPPermanent$100k–$130k/ year
- Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)Permanent$91k–$118k/ year
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