Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land is 2,690.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land earn an average of $65,140 per year or $31.32 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Health Care Social Workers who work in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land is 23%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land is 2%.

Rankings for Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land

  • Ranks #8 in Texas for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #88 in the nation for salary and #79 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $65,140 or $31.32 per hour which is almost same as Texas average salary of $64,840.

AverageHouston-The Woodlands-Sugar LandTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$31.32$31.170.48%
Annual Salary$65,140$64,8400.46%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $65,140 or $31.32 per hour which is 4% more than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageHouston-The Woodlands-Sugar LandU.S.%
Hourly Wage$31.32$29.964.54%
Annual Salary$65,140$62,3104.54%
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 Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land earns an average annual salary of $65,094 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $64,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land is 0% higher than the Texas average, which means Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land 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.
  • Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land average salary is $65,140.
  • Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land cost-of-living adjusted salary is $65,094.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land$65,140100.07%$65,094
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 Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $48,220 and $76,900 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 $90,280, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $46,470, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year269Under $46,470
15%2 – 4 years404$46,470 – $48,220
25%5 – 9 years672$48,220 – $62,030
25%10 – 14 years672$62,030 – $76,900
15%15 – 20 years404$62,030 – $90,280
10%20+ years269Above $90,280
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 $65,140, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($105,420), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($85,720), Psychology Teachers ($78,930), and School Psychologists ($73,770).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($50,530), Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,840), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,550).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$105,420
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$85,720
Psychology Teachers$78,930
School Psychologists$73,770
Health Care Social Workers$65,140
Marriage and Family Therapists$58,550
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,840
Social Workers$50,530
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land is 2,690.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $65,140 per year or $31.32 per hour in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $65,094 per year or $31 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land are Forensic Psychologists($105,420), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($85,720), Psychology Teachers($78,930).


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