Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Waco is 110.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Waco earn an average of $58,770 per year or $28.26 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Health Care Social Workers who work in Waco is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Waco is less than 1%.

Rankings for Waco

  • Ranks #23 in Texas for salary and #16 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #17 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #196 in the nation for salary and #191 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #283 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

Waco Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,770 or $28.26 per hour which is 9% less than the Texas average salary of $64,840.

AverageWacoTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.26$31.17-9.34%
Annual Salary$58,770$64,840-9.36%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Waco Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,770 or $28.26 per hour which is 5% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageWacoU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.26$29.96-5.67%
Annual Salary$58,770$62,310-5.68%
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 Waco earns an average annual salary of $62,237 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $64,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in Waco is 6% less than the Texas average, which means Waco 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.
  • Waco average salary is $58,770.
  • Waco cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,237.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Waco$58,77094.43%$62,237
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 Waco, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $46,870 and $70,250 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 $78,470, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $37,760, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year11Under $37,760
15%2 – 4 years16$37,760 – $46,870
25%5 – 9 years28$46,870 – $59,760
25%10 – 14 years28$59,760 – $70,250
15%15 – 20 years16$59,760 – $78,470
10%20+ years11Above $78,470
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 $58,770, Waco Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($69,310), and School Psychologists ($66,100).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($48,880), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,390).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$69,310
School Psychologists$66,100
Health Care Social Workers$58,770
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,390
Social Workers$48,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Waco Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Waco is 110.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,770 per year or $28.26 per hour in Waco.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Waco Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $62,237 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Waco are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($69,310), School Psychologists($66,100), Health Care Social Workers($58,770).


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