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Social worker salary in Austin, TX (Updated 2026)

How much does a Social Worker make in Austin, TX?

Average base salary

$66,119
6%
below national average
Average $66,119
Low $51,352
High $85,132

The average salary for a social worker is $66,119 per year in Austin, TX. 27 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 8, 2026).

Social Worker job openings in Austin, TX

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Social Worker MSW Float Pool P...
St. David's HealthCare3.5out of 5 stars.
Austin, TX
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Social Worker in Austin, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Adaptive Home Health
 
$156,000per year
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OpenLoop
 
$145,600per year
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Halcyon Home
 
$130,000per year
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International SOS Government M...
 
$126,483per year
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Infojini Inc
 
$114,400per year
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Guideline Healthcare
 
$105,833per year
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Highest paying cities for Social Workers near Austin, TX

  1. El Paso, TX
    $71,155 per year
  2. Arlington, TX
    $70,673 per year
  3. Houston, TX
    $67,276 per year
  4. San Antonio, TX
    $66,756 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $66,740 per year

Where can a Social Worker earn more?

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Senior Social Worker

Job openings
Average $91,328 per year