Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $68,220 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.80
10th percentile $48,090
90th percentile $92,970
Employed locally 100
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,090
    25th
    $60,990
    50th (median)
    $68,220
    75th
    $77,310
    90th
    $92,970

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 107% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 7% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,160
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,090
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,670
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,290
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $41,790
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Waco, TX is $32.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Waco, TX is 0.2% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,090 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,990.