Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $62,820 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.20
10th percentile $34,920
90th percentile $87,130
Employed locally 100
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,920
    25th
    $44,140
    50th (median)
    $62,820
    75th
    $75,940
    90th
    $87,130

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 94% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 6% 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 Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,790
    Social and Human Service Assistants$44,820
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66,930
    Social Workers, All Other$79,790
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$42,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Amarillo, TX is $30.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Amarillo, TX is 7.7% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,920 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,140.