Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $75,650 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.37
10th percentile $44,200
90th percentile $97,990
Employed locally 930
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,200
    25th
    $59,370
    50th (median)
    $75,650
    75th
    $84,070
    90th
    $97,990

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 23% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,590
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $73,030
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $69,780
    Waco, TX $68,220

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,730
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62,440
    Social and Human Service Assistants$48,740
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,370
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$57,460
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$52,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Austin, TX is $36.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Austin, TX is 11.1% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,200 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,370.