Social Workers, All Other Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $102,020 +46.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.05
10th percentile $48,170
90th percentile $146,740
Employed locally 600
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,170
    25th
    $59,930
    50th (median)
    $102,020
    75th
    $130,440
    90th
    $146,740

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 117% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 17% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Nevada $109,220
    Hawaii $108,780
    Urban Honolulu, HI $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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $98,030
    El Paso, TX $92,850
    Waco, TX $89,520
    Corpus Christi, TX $83,990

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,530
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,850
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,100
    Healthcare Social Workers$74,590
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Dallas, TX is $49.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Dallas, TX is 46.8% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $48,170 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,930.