Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Laredo, TX

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

Median annual salary $59,000 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.37
10th percentile $28,330
90th percentile $95,620
Employed locally 130
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,330
    25th
    $34,640
    50th (median)
    $59,000
    75th
    $75,650
    90th
    $95,620

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 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 Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $49,380
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,790
    Social and Human Service Assistants $35,560
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $42,120
    Community Health Workers $42,580
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Laredo, TX is $28.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Laredo, TX is 13.3% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,330 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,640.