Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in North Texas Region of Texas is 200.
  • Health Care Social Workers in North Texas Region of Texas earn an average of $60,570 per year or $29.12 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Health Care Social Workers who work in North Texas Region of Texas is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in North Texas Region of Texas is less than 1%.

Rankings for North Texas Region of Texas

  • Ranks #18 in Texas for salary and #26 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #9 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #157 in the nation for salary and #305 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #150 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

North Texas Region of Texas Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,570 or $29.12 per hour which is 6% less than the Texas average salary of $64,840.

AverageNorth Texas Region of TexasTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$29.12$31.17-6.58%
Annual Salary$60,570$64,840-6.59%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

North Texas Region of Texas Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,570 or $29.12 per hour which is 2% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageNorth Texas Region of TexasU.S.%
Hourly Wage$29.12$29.96-2.80%
Annual Salary$60,570$62,310-2.79%
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 North Texas Region of Texas earns an average annual salary of $66,334 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $64,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in North Texas Region of Texas is 9% less than the Texas average, which means North Texas Region of Texas 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.
  • North Texas Region of Texas average salary is $60,570.
  • North Texas Region of Texas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $66,334.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
North Texas Region of Texas$60,57091.31%$66,334
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 North Texas Region of Texas, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $48,830 and $63,900 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 $77,860, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $42,800, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year20Under $42,800
15%2 – 4 years30$42,800 – $48,830
25%5 – 9 years50$48,830 – $60,440
25%10 – 14 years50$60,440 – $63,900
15%15 – 20 years30$60,440 – $77,860
10%20+ years20Above $77,860
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 $60,570, North Texas Region of Texas Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($80,870), and School Psychologists ($61,900).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,750), Social Workers ($48,640), and Psychology Teachers ($53,160).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$80,870
School Psychologists$61,900
Health Care Social Workers$60,570
Psychology Teachers$53,160
Social Workers$48,640
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,750
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for North Texas Region of Texas Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in North Texas Region of Texas is 200.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,570 per year or $29.12 per hour in North Texas Region of Texas.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in North Texas Region of Texas Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $66,334 per year or $32 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in North Texas Region of Texas are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($80,870), School Psychologists($61,900), Health Care Social Workers($60,570).


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