Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Border Region of Texas
Compared to Texas
Border Region of Texas Social Workers earn an average of $43,010 or $20.68 per hour which is 12% less than the Texas average salary of $49,310.
| Average | Border Region of Texas | Texas | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.68 | $23.71 | -12.78% |
| Annual Salary | $43,010 | $49,310 | -12.78% |
Compared to the U.S.
Border Region of Texas Social Workers earn an average of $43,010 or $20.68 per hour which is 21% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Border Region of Texas | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.68 | $26.39 | -21.64% |
| Annual Salary | $43,010 | $54,880 | -21.63% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Border Region of Texas earns an average annual salary of $47,103 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $49,310. per year.
Cost-of-living in Border Region of Texas is 9% less than the Texas average, which means Border Region of Texas residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Texas average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Border Region of Texas | $43,010 | 91.31% | $47,103 |
| Texas | $49,310 | 99.54% | $49,538 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Border Region of Texas, 50% of Social Workers earn between $31,040 and $55,410 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $59,360, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $23,160, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 12 | Under $23,160 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 18 | $23,160 – $31,040 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 30 | $31,040 – $44,080 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 30 | $44,080 – $55,410 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 18 | $44,080 – $59,360 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 12 | Above $59,360 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $43,010, Border Region of Texas Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($62,700), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,750).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $62,700 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $49,750 |
| Social Workers | $43,010 |
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