Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Lubbock is 210.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Lubbock earn an average of $57,740 per year or $27.76 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Health Care Social Workers who work in Lubbock is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Lubbock is less than 1%.

Rankings for Lubbock

  • Ranks #25 in Texas for salary and #11 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #219 in the nation for salary and #163 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #137 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

Lubbock Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $57,740 or $27.76 per hour which is 10% less than the Texas average salary of $64,840.

AverageLubbockTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.76$31.17-10.94%
Annual Salary$57,740$64,840-10.95%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Lubbock Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $57,740 or $27.76 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageLubbockU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.76$29.96-7.34%
Annual Salary$57,740$62,310-7.33%
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 Lubbock earns an average annual salary of $60,397 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $64,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in Lubbock is 4% less than the Texas average, which means Lubbock 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.
  • Lubbock average salary is $57,740.
  • Lubbock cost-of-living adjusted salary is $60,397.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Lubbock$57,74095.60%$60,397
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 Lubbock, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $47,280 and $63,460 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 $80,390, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $37,080, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year21Under $37,080
15%2 – 4 years32$37,080 – $47,280
25%5 – 9 years52$47,280 – $59,080
25%10 – 14 years52$59,080 – $63,460
15%15 – 20 years32$59,080 – $80,390
10%20+ years21Above $80,390
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 $57,740, Lubbock Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($82,020), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($63,500).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($40,400), Social Workers ($44,470), and School Psychologists ($50,870).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$82,020
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$63,500
Health Care Social Workers$57,740
School Psychologists$50,870
Social Workers$44,470
Substance Abuse Counselors$40,400
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Lubbock Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Lubbock is 210.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $57,740 per year or $27.76 per hour in Lubbock.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Lubbock Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,397 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Lubbock are Psychology Teachers($82,020), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($63,500), Health Care Social Workers($57,740).


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