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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $48,790 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.46
10th percentile $31,900
90th percentile $70,160
Employed locally 750
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,900
    25th
    $39,640
    50th (median)
    $48,790
    75th
    $60,610
    90th
    $70,160

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 93% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 7% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$73,420
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,240
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,000
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,220
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,020
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$53,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in McAllen, TX is $23.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in McAllen, TX is 16.7% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,900 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,640.