Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in West Texas Region of Texas is 120.
  • Health Care Social Workers in West Texas Region of Texas earn an average of $57,570 per year or $27.68 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Health Care Social Workers who work in West Texas Region of Texas is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in West Texas Region of Texas is less than 1%.

Rankings for West Texas Region of Texas

  • Ranks #26 in Texas for salary and #27 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #12 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #224 in the nation for salary and #310 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #248 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

West Texas Region of Texas Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $57,570 or $27.68 per hour which is 11% less than the Texas average salary of $64,840.

AverageWest Texas Region of TexasTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.68$31.17-11.20%
Annual Salary$57,570$64,840-11.21%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

West Texas Region of Texas Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $57,570 or $27.68 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageWest Texas Region of TexasU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.68$29.96-7.61%
Annual Salary$57,570$62,310-7.61%
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 West Texas Region of Texas earns an average annual salary of $63,049 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $64,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in West Texas Region of Texas is 9% less than the Texas average, which means West 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.
  • West Texas Region of Texas average salary is $57,570.
  • West Texas Region of Texas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $63,049.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
West Texas Region of Texas$57,57091.31%$63,049
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 West Texas Region of Texas, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $46,880 and $63,750 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 $77,470, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $30,660, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year12Under $30,660
15%2 – 4 years18$30,660 – $46,880
25%5 – 9 years30$46,880 – $60,060
25%10 – 14 years30$60,060 – $63,750
15%15 – 20 years18$60,060 – $77,470
10%20+ years12Above $77,470
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 $57,570, West Texas Region of Texas Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,580), and School Psychologists ($62,220).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($43,480), and Social Workers ($46,540).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,580
School Psychologists$62,220
Health Care Social Workers$57,570
Social Workers$46,540
Substance Abuse Counselors$43,480
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for West Texas Region of Texas Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in West Texas Region of Texas is 120.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $57,570 per year or $27.68 per hour in West Texas Region of Texas.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in West Texas Region of Texas Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $63,049 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in West Texas Region of Texas are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($101,580), School Psychologists($62,220), Health Care Social Workers($57,570).


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