Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Odessa is 110.
  • Social Workers in Odessa earn an average of $52,500 per year or $25.24 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Social Workers who work in Odessa is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Odessa is less than 1%.

Rankings for Odessa

  • Ranks #1 in Texas for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #27 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #158 in the nation for salary and #78 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #427 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

Odessa Social Workers earn an average of $52,500 or $25.24 per hour which is 6% more than the Texas average salary of $49,310.

AverageOdessaTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.24$23.716.45%
Annual Salary$52,500$49,3106.47%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Odessa Social Workers earn an average of $52,500 or $25.24 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageOdessaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.24$26.39-4.36%
Annual Salary$52,500$54,880-4.34%
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 Odessa earns an average annual salary of $52,427 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $49,310. per year.

Cost-of-living in Odessa is 0% higher than the Texas average, which means Odessa residents have an overall higher 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.
  • Odessa average salary is $52,500.
  • Odessa cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,427.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Odessa$52,500100.14%$52,427
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 Odessa, 50% of Social Workers earn between $45,790 and $58,090 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $63,950, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $41,650, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year11Under $41,650
15%2 – 4 years16$41,650 – $45,790
25%5 – 9 years28$45,790 – $50,470
25%10 – 14 years28$50,470 – $58,090
15%15 – 20 years16$50,470 – $63,950
10%20+ years11Above $63,950
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 $52,500, Odessa Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($69,030).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,530).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$69,030
Social Workers$52,500
Substance Abuse Counselors$51,530
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Odessa Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Odessa is 110.

Social Workers earn an average of $52,500 per year or $25.24 per hour in Odessa.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Odessa Social Workers earn an average of $52,427 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Odessa are Health Care Social Workers($69,030), Social Workers($52,500), Substance Abuse Counselors($51,530).

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

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