Social Workers, All Other Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $98,030 +41.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.13
10th percentile $46,200
90th percentile $132,180
Employed locally 520
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,200
    25th
    $59,270
    50th (median)
    $98,030
    75th
    $121,180
    90th
    $132,180

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 122% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 22% 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
    El Paso, TX $92,850
    Waco, TX $89,520
    Corpus Christi, TX $83,990

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $75,160
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,710
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,140
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,310
    Healthcare Social Workers $73,030
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $51,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Houston, TX is $47.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Houston, TX is 41.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $46,200 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,270.