Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $53,670 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.80
10th percentile $38,220
90th percentile $68,120
Employed locally 2,880
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,220
    25th
    $46,670
    50th (median)
    $53,670
    75th
    $62,130
    90th
    $68,120

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 72% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 28% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,080
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,060
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,330
    Healthcare Social Workers $69,780
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $48,240
    Community Health Workers $45,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in San Antonio, TX is $25.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,220 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,670.