📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Child Family and School Social Workers Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$54,321
per year
Median
$51,756
per year
Hourly
$26.12
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$37,599
25th Percentile — Junior$45,876
50th Percentile — Median$51,756
75th Percentile — Senior$64,497
90th Percentile — Top Earners$70,759
💡 Top-earning Child Family and School Social Workerss in Texas make up to $70,759 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$44.6k
2021
$46.4k
2022
$48.3k
2023
$50.2k
2024
$52.2k
2025
$54.3k
2026
📈 Child Family and School Social Workers salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 4.0% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Child Family and School Social Workers Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $52,691 -3.0% High
San Antonio $48,889 -10.0% High
Dallas $53,778 -1.0% High
Austin $58,667 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $52,148 -4.0% High
El Paso $44,543 -18.0% High
Arlington $52,691 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $47,259 -13.0% High
Plano $55,407 +2.0% High
Laredo $43,457 -20.0% High
Lubbock $44,543 -18.0% High
Garland $51,605 -5.0% High
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Child Family and School Social Workers Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Child Family and School Social Workerss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $54,321 per year, Texas's Child Family and School Social Workers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $37,599–$45,876, while experienced Child Family and School Social Workerss can command $64,497–$70,759.

Looking ahead, the Child Family and School Social Workers profession in Texas is projected to grow at 4.0% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Child Family and School Social Workers salary in Texas is $54,321 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $57,180.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Child Family and School Social Workerss the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Child Family and School Social Workers employment.
  • At $54,321/year, Texas Child Family and School Social Workers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $57,180/year.