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Social Worker Salary in Texas (2026)
$26.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,919/year ($3,910/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 21,670 Social Worker jobs in Texas (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Social Worker salary of $55,680 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 $46,919 — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.
| Gross (median) | $55,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,502 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,260 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,919 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,910 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in Texas?
- The median Social Worker salary in Texas is $55,680 per year ($26.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,330 and $63,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Texas?
- On the median salary of $55,680, a single filer in Texas takes home about $46,919 per year ($3,910 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 21,670 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.