Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Laredo is 80.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Laredo earn an average of $66,410 per year or $31.93 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Health Care Social Workers who work in Laredo is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Laredo is less than 1%.

Rankings for Laredo

  • Ranks #6 in Texas for salary and #20 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #22 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #72 in the nation for salary and #224 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #353 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

Laredo Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $66,410 or $31.93 per hour which is 2% more than the Texas average salary of $64,840.

AverageLaredoTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$31.93$31.172.44%
Annual Salary$66,410$64,8402.42%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Laredo Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $66,410 or $31.93 per hour which is 6% more than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageLaredoU.S.%
Hourly Wage$31.93$29.966.58%
Annual Salary$66,410$62,3106.58%
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 Laredo earns an average annual salary of $71,194 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $64,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in Laredo is 7% less than the Texas average, which means Laredo residents have an overall less 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.
  • Laredo average salary is $66,410.
  • Laredo cost-of-living adjusted salary is $71,194.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Laredo$66,41093.28%$71,194
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 Laredo, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $47,500 and $67,230 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 $85,690, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $39,530, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year8Under $39,530
15%2 – 4 years12$39,530 – $47,500
25%5 – 9 years20$47,500 – $60,250
25%10 – 14 years20$60,250 – $67,230
15%15 – 20 years12$60,250 – $85,690
10%20+ years8Above $85,690
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($49,750), Psychology Teachers ($52,910), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($56,220).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$66,410
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,220
Psychology Teachers$52,910
Social Workers$49,750
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Laredo Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Laredo is 80.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $66,410 per year or $31.93 per hour in Laredo.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Laredo Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $71,194 per year or $34 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Laredo are Health Care Social Workers($66,410), Substance Abuse Counselors($56,220), Psychology Teachers($52,910).


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