Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington is 3,240.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington earn an average of $67,020 per year or $32.22 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Health Care Social Workers who work in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington is 2%.

Rankings for Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington

  • Ranks #4 in Texas for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #64 in the nation for salary and #34 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $67,020 or $32.22 per hour which is 3% more than the Texas average salary of $64,840.

AverageDallas-Fort Worth-ArlingtonTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$32.22$31.173.37%
Annual Salary$67,020$64,8403.36%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $67,020 or $32.22 per hour which is 7% more than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageDallas-Fort Worth-ArlingtonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$32.22$29.967.54%
Annual Salary$67,020$62,3107.56%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington earns an average annual salary of $63,792 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $64,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington is 5% higher than the Texas average, which means Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Texas average.

  • Texas average salary is $64,840.
  • Texas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $65,140.
  • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington average salary is $67,020.
  • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington cost-of-living adjusted salary is $63,792.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington$67,020105.06%$63,792
Texas$64,84099.54%$65,140
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $54,360 and $76,920 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $90,770, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $45,560, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year324Under $45,560
15%2 – 4 years486$45,560 – $54,360
25%5 – 9 years810$54,360 – $64,750
25%10 – 14 years810$64,750 – $76,920
15%15 – 20 years486$64,750 – $90,770
10%20+ years324Above $90,770
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $67,020, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($103,760), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($86,300), Psychology Teachers ($80,480), and School Psychologists ($73,600).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($51,540), Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,660), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($59,690).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$103,760
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$86,300
Psychology Teachers$80,480
School Psychologists$73,600
Health Care Social Workers$67,020
Marriage and Family Therapists$59,690
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,660
Social Workers$51,540
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington is 3,240.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $67,020 per year or $32.22 per hour in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $63,792 per year or $31 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington are Forensic Psychologists($103,760), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($86,300), Psychology Teachers($80,480).


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