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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $50,710 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.38
10th percentile $34,130
90th percentile $66,610
Employed locally 4,800
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,130
    25th
    $45,790
    50th (median)
    $50,710
    75th
    $60,350
    90th
    $66,610

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 37% 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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$75,160
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,140
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,310
    Healthcare Social Workers$73,030
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$51,820
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Houston, TX is $24.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Houston, TX is 13.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,130 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,790.