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Baylor Scott & White Health · Temple, TX
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Temple, TX
Clinical Social Workers in the Temple area earn a median of $30.11 per hour, about $62,630 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $21.69 and $36.45. That ranks 224th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 181st of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Temple. The free report below lists employers near Temple and what they pay.
- $30.11median pay per hour, Killeen
- $22–$36typical range per hour
- 190clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 91cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Clinical Social Worker pay in Temple, TX
The metro median is 10% below the Texas statewide median of $33.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 190 healthcare social workers employed in the Killeen-Temple metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.07 | $37,590 | 45% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.69 | $45,120 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Median | $30.11 | $62,630 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $36.45 | $75,820 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $43.17 | $89,790 | 32% above U.S. median |
How Temple ranks
- 224th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 181st of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 18th 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.
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- Overall prices in Killeen-Temple run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $30.11 median hour buys what $33.04 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Temple paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,084
- Per year: $54,198
- Per month: $4,516
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Killeen-Temple metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Temple
| 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
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Temple as they open.
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Senior Social Worker (BHIP) - EDRP
Veterans Health Administration · Waco, TX
$100k–$130k/ year
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Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)
Defense Health Agency · Lackland AFB, TX
$91k–$118k/ year
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Hospitals in Temple
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Temple, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple Temple, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Temple Va Medical Center (Va Central Texas Healthcare System) Temple, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Canyon Creek Behavioral Health Temple, TX | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 Bell County
HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Bell County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen, TX | 20 mi | $30.11/hr | 160,616 |
| Waco, TX | 33 mi | $32.80/hr | 146,608 |
| Georgetown, TX | 35 mi | $36.37/hr | 101,344 |
| Round Rock, TX | 43 mi | $36.37/hr | 135,359 |
| Leander, TX | 46 mi | $36.37/hr | 87,511 |
| Pflugerville, TX | 47 mi | $36.37/hr | 66,819 |
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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Temple city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Temple, TX?
Clinical Social Workers in the Killeen-Temple metro area have a median pay of $30.11 per hour, about $62,630 a year. The middle half earn between $21.69 and $36.45 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Temple a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Killeen-Temple ranks 181st of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 224th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in Temple?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Temple, led by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Temple 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 Temple in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Bell 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 Temple?
The federal per diem benchmark in Temple 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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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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