Clinical Social Worker salary in Texas
Clinical Social Workers in Texas earn a median of $33.64 per hour, about $69,960 a year, 3% above the U.S. median of $32.74. The middle half earn between $25.49 and $39.09 per hour. The highest median among Texas metro areas is in Midland, TX, at $38.37 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $33.64median pay per hour
- $69,960median pay per year
- 11,470employed in Texas
- #18of 50 states by median pay
Clinical Social Worker pay in Texas: percentiles
| Level | Texas per hour | Texas per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.46 | $38,400 | $21.65 |
| Lower quartile | $25.49 | $53,020 | $26.62 |
| Median | $33.64 | $69,960 | $32.74 |
| Upper quartile | $39.09 | $81,310 | $40.10 |
| Top 10% | $46.70 | $97,140 | $48.50 |
Clinical Social Worker pay by metro area in Texas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Texas median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $38.37 | $79,800 | 40 | 14% above | $40.06 |
| Odessa, TX | $37.78 | $78,580 | 40 | 12% above | $40.24 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $36.37 | $75,650 | 930 | 8% above | $37.09 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $35.86 | $74,590 | 2,580 | 7% above | $34.79 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $35.11 | $73,030 | 3,120 | 4% above | $35.60 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $33.55 | $69,780 | 1,030 | in line with | $35.42 |
| Waco, TX | $32.80 | $68,220 | 100 | 2% below | $35.44 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $32.45 | $67,500 | 50 | 4% below | — |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $32.30 | $67,180 | 120 | 4% below | $35.87 |
| Lubbock, TX | $32.23 | $67,030 | 160 | 4% below | $35.29 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $31.44 | $65,390 | 60 | 7% below | $33.53 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $31.35 | $65,210 | 180 | 7% below | $33.83 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $31.11 | $64,700 | 90 | 8% below | $34.21 |
| Victoria, TX | $31.08 | $64,640 | 40 | 8% below | $34.60 |
| Longview, TX | $30.41 | $63,240 | 90 | 10% below | $33.98 |
| Amarillo, TX | $30.20 | $62,820 | 100 | 10% below | $32.89 |
| Tyler, TX | $30.18 | $62,770 | 170 | 10% below | $32.75 |
| San Angelo, TX | $30.13 | $62,660 | 50 | 10% below | $32.59 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $30.11 | $62,630 | 190 | 10% below | $33.04 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $28.95 | $60,220 | 330 | 14% below | $33.70 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $28.85 | $60,000 | 170 | 14% below | $33.56 |
| Abilene, TX | $28.82 | $59,950 | 80 | 14% below | $31.89 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $28.48 | $59,230 | 90 | 15% below | $31.82 |
| Laredo, TX | $28.37 | $59,000 | 130 | 16% below | $32.63 |
| El Paso, TX | $25.33 | $52,680 | 520 | 25% below | $28.17 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Clinical Social Worker pay in states next to Texas
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $29.83 | $62,040 | 11% below Texas |
| Louisiana | $30.95 | $64,380 | 8% below Texas |
| New Mexico | $31.77 | $66,090 | 6% below Texas |
| Oklahoma | $24.92 | $51,830 | 26% below Texas |
What employers are posting in Texas
- 9roles with published pay
- $52.88median pay per hour
- $44–$63typical published range
- 4employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 6 | $54.80 |
| Defense Health Agency | 1 | $50.22 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 1 | $49.49 |
| AccentCare | 1 | $52.88 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 9 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a clinical social worker make in Texas?
The median is $33.64 per hour, about $69,960 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $18.46 and the top 10% earn over $46.70 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Texas city pays clinical social workers the most?
Among Texas metro areas, Midland, TX has the highest median at $38.37 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Texas rank for clinical social worker pay?
Texas ranks 18th of 50 states by median clinical social worker pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- 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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