Social Workers, All Other Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $79,790 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.36
10th percentile $43,530
90th percentile $95,640
Employed locally 70
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,530
    25th
    $72,550
    50th (median)
    $79,790
    75th
    $87,050
    90th
    $95,640

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 120% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 20% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $102,900
    Killeen-Temple, TX $102,590
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $102,020
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $98,030
    El Paso, TX $92,850
    Waco, TX $89,520

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,790
    Social and Human Service Assistants$44,820
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66,930
    Healthcare Social Workers$62,820
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$42,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Amarillo, TX is $38.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.44 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Amarillo, TX is 14.8% above the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Amarillo?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $43,530 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,550.