Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission is 230.
  • Health Care Social Workers in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission earn an average of $59,890 per year or $28.79 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Health Care Social Workers who work in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission is less than 1%.

Rankings for McAllen-Edinburg-Mission

  • Ranks #20 in Texas for salary and #31 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #169 in the nation for salary and #400 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #123 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $59,890 or $28.79 per hour which is 7% less than the Texas average salary of $64,840.

AverageMcAllen-Edinburg-MissionTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.79$31.17-7.64%
Annual Salary$59,890$64,840-7.63%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $59,890 or $28.79 per hour which is 3% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageMcAllen-Edinburg-MissionU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.79$29.96-3.91%
Annual Salary$59,890$62,310-3.88%
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 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission earns an average annual salary of $67,680 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $64,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission is 12% less than the Texas average, which means McAllen-Edinburg-Mission 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.
  • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission average salary is $59,890.
  • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission cost-of-living adjusted salary is $67,680.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission$59,89088.49%$67,680
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 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $47,500 and $63,660 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 $76,090, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $41,670, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year23Under $41,670
15%2 – 4 years34$41,670 – $47,500
25%5 – 9 years58$47,500 – $58,430
25%10 – 14 years58$58,430 – $63,660
15%15 – 20 years34$58,430 – $76,090
10%20+ years23Above $76,090
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 $59,890, McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($66,100), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($62,360).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($44,290), and Social Workers ($48,160).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$66,100
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$62,360
Health Care Social Workers$59,890
Social Workers$48,160
Substance Abuse Counselors$44,290
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission is 230.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $59,890 per year or $28.79 per hour in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $67,680 per year or $33 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission are School Psychologists($66,100), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($62,360), Health Care Social Workers($59,890).


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