Healthcare Social Workers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $52,680 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.33
10th percentile $28,500
90th percentile $85,540
Employed locally 520
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,500
    25th
    $28,590
    50th (median)
    $52,680
    75th
    $76,280
    90th
    $85,540

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $72,690
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,610
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,790
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,170
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $52,660
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $44,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in El Paso, TX is $25.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.47 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in El Paso, TX is 22.6% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,500 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,590.