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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Texas (2026)
$33.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,068/year ($4,839/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 19th of 51 states for Healthcare Social Worker pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 10,880 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $69,990 a year — though pay ranges from $40,210 for newcomers to $98,150 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,950 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $69,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,880 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Texas (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $69,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $58,068 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $69,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,568 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,354 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,068 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,839 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Texas?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Texas is $69,990 per year ($33.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,950 and $80,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in Texas?
- On the median salary of $69,990, a single filer in Texas takes home about $58,068 per year ($4,839 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 10,880 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.