Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $78,580 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.78
10th percentile $57,910
90th percentile $99,850
Employed locally 40
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,910
    25th
    $72,600
    50th (median)
    $78,580
    75th
    $96,780
    90th
    $99,850

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 111% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 11% 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
    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
    Waco, TX $68,220

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$87,860
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,120
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$56,680
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$48,980
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$54,020
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$46,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Odessa, TX is $37.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Odessa, TX is 15.4% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $57,910 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,600.