Social Workers, All Other Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $65,000 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.25
10th percentile $43,600
90th percentile $130,500
Employed locally 190
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,600
    25th
    $49,110
    50th (median)
    $65,000
    75th
    $111,860
    90th
    $130,500

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 67% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 33% below 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 Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,730
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,440
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,740
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,370
    Healthcare Social Workers $75,650
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Austin, TX is $31.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Austin, TX is 6.4% below 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $43,600 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,110.