Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $67,030 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.23
10th percentile $47,600
90th percentile $84,130
Employed locally 160
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,600
    25th
    $59,780
    50th (median)
    $67,030
    75th
    $77,660
    90th
    $84,130

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 108% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 8% above 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65,110
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$41,970
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,300
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$47,480
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$53,360
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$37,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Lubbock, TX is $32.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Lubbock, TX is 1.6% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,600 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,780.