Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $53,670 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.80
10th percentile $37,460
90th percentile $68,120
Employed locally 420
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,460
    25th
    $46,460
    50th (median)
    $53,670
    75th
    $63,650
    90th
    $68,120

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 82% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 18% 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
    Waco, TX $53,670

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,860
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,830
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,280
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,210
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $51,900
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $40,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Corpus Christi, TX is $25.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 8.4% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,460 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,460.