Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $47,420 -19% vs national
Median hourly $22.80
10th percentile $31,100
90th percentile $66,190
Employed locally 290
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,100
    25th
    $38,260
    50th (median)
    $47,420
    75th
    $60,240
    90th
    $66,190

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 71% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Angelo, TX $57,090
    Odessa, TX $56,680
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $54,850
    Sherman-Denison, TX $54,550
    Wichita Falls, TX $53,780
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $53,670

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,790
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,820
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $66,930
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,820
    Social Workers, All Other $79,790
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $42,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Amarillo, TX is $22.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.96 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Amarillo, TX is 19% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Amarillo?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,100 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,260.