Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Laredo is 240.
  • Social Workers in Laredo earn an average of $49,750 per year or $23.92 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Social Workers who work in Laredo is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Laredo is less than 1%.

Rankings for Laredo

  • Ranks #8 in Texas for salary and #20 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #20 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #214 in the nation for salary and #224 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #276 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

Laredo Social Workers earn an average of $49,750 or $23.92 per hour which is almost same as Texas average salary of $49,310.

AverageLaredoTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.92$23.710.89%
Annual Salary$49,750$49,3100.89%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Laredo Social Workers earn an average of $49,750 or $23.92 per hour which is 9% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageLaredoU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.92$26.39-9.36%
Annual Salary$49,750$54,880-9.35%
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, Social Workers in Laredo earns an average annual salary of $53,334 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $49,310. per year.

Cost-of-living in Laredo is 7% less than the Texas average, which means Laredo residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Texas average.

  • Texas average salary is $49,310.
  • Texas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $49,538.
  • Laredo average salary is $49,750.
  • Laredo cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,334.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Laredo$49,75093.28%$53,334
Texas$49,31099.54%$49,538
U.S.$54,880–$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Laredo, 50% of Social Workers earn between $43,790 and $59,360 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $59,360, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $35,180, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year24Under $35,180
15%2 – 4 years36$35,180 – $43,790
25%5 – 9 years60$43,790 – $49,130
25%10 – 14 years60$49,130 – $59,360
15%15 – 20 years36$49,130 – $59,360
10%20+ years24Above $59,360
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 $49,750, Laredo Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($66,410), Substance Abuse Counselors ($56,220), and Psychology Teachers ($52,910).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$66,410
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,220
Psychology Teachers$52,910
Social Workers$49,750
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Laredo Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Laredo is 240.

Social Workers earn an average of $49,750 per year or $23.92 per hour in Laredo.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Laredo Social Workers earn an average of $53,334 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Laredo are Health Care Social Workers($66,410), Substance Abuse Counselors($56,220), Psychology Teachers($52,910).

Additional Salary Reports for Social Workers in Texas cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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