Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for West Texas Region of Texas
Compared to Texas
West Texas Region of Texas Social Workers earn an average of $46,540 or $22.38 per hour which is 5% less than the Texas average salary of $49,310.
| Average | West Texas Region of Texas | Texas | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.38 | $23.71 | -5.61% |
| Annual Salary | $46,540 | $49,310 | -5.62% |
Compared to the U.S.
West Texas Region of Texas Social Workers earn an average of $46,540 or $22.38 per hour which is 15% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | West Texas Region of Texas | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.38 | $26.39 | -15.20% |
| Annual Salary | $46,540 | $54,880 | -15.20% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in West Texas Region of Texas earns an average annual salary of $50,969 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $49,310. 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.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Texas Region of Texas | $46,540 | 91.31% | $50,969 |
| Texas | $49,310 | 99.54% | $49,538 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In West Texas Region of Texas, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,070 and $55,410 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $60,510, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,690, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 27 | Under $30,690 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 40 | $30,690 – $38,070 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 68 | $38,070 – $47,760 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 68 | $47,760 – $55,410 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 40 | $47,760 – $60,510 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 27 | Above $60,510 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $46,540, West Texas Region of Texas Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,580), School Psychologists ($62,220), and Health Care Social Workers ($57,570).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($43,480).
| Title | Annual 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 |
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