Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Abilene, TX

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

Median annual salary $59,950 -12% vs national
Median hourly $28.82
10th percentile $39,360
90th percentile $89,630
Employed locally 80
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,360
    25th
    $50,380
    50th (median)
    $59,950
    75th
    $76,700
    90th
    $89,630

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 90% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $79,800
    Odessa, TX $78,580
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $75,650
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,590
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $73,030
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $69,780

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,580
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,490
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,620
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,920
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $51,900
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Abilene, TX is $28.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.15 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Abilene, TX is 12% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Abilene?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,360 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,380.