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Social worker salary in Houston, TX (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$67,493
same
as national average
Average $67,493
Low $51,936
High $87,711

The average salary for a social worker is $67,493 per year in Houston, TX. 52 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 1, 2026).

Social Worker job openings in Houston, TX

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Social Worker
Anchored Hope Counseling5out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
$25 - $33 an hour
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Social Worker in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Epic Travel Staffing
 
$144,595per year
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ADASTAFF
 
$138,017per year
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International SOS Government M...
 
$126,483per year
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Horizons Healthcare Agency
 
$124,800per year
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Horizons HRS
 
$123,500per year
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Amergis
 
$121,524per year
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Highest paying cities for Social Workers near Houston, TX

  1. Arlington, TX
    $71,473 per year
  2. El Paso, TX
    $71,155 per year
  3. Houston, TX
    $67,493 per year
  4. Dallas, TX
    $66,801 per year
  5. San Antonio, TX
    $66,798 per year

Where can a Social Worker earn more?

Compare salaries for Social Workers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Social Worker get paid in Houston, TX?

Senior Social Worker

Job openings
Average $77,436 per year