Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in San Angelo is 160.
  • Social Workers in San Angelo earn an average of $51,970 per year or $24.99 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Social Workers who work in San Angelo is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in San Angelo is less than 1%.

Rankings for San Angelo

  • Ranks #2 in Texas for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #22 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #169 in the nation for salary and #139 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #354 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

San Angelo Social Workers earn an average of $51,970 or $24.99 per hour which is 5% more than the Texas average salary of $49,310.

AverageSan AngeloTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.99$23.715.40%
Annual Salary$51,970$49,3105.39%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

San Angelo Social Workers earn an average of $51,970 or $24.99 per hour which is 5% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageSan AngeloU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.99$26.39-5.31%
Annual Salary$51,970$54,880-5.30%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in San Angelo earns an average annual salary of $53,972 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $49,310. per year.

Cost-of-living in San Angelo is 4% less than the Texas average, which means San Angelo residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Texas average.

  • Texas average salary is $49,310.
  • Texas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $49,538.
  • San Angelo average salary is $51,970.
  • San Angelo cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,972.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
San Angelo$51,97096.29%$53,972
Texas$49,31099.54%$49,538
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In San Angelo, 50% of Social Workers earn between $45,790 and $58,390 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $67,310, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $37,000, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year16Under $37,000
15%2 – 4 years24$37,000 – $45,790
25%5 – 9 years40$45,790 – $49,290
25%10 – 14 years40$49,290 – $58,390
15%15 – 20 years24$49,290 – $67,310
10%20+ years16Above $67,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $51,970, San Angelo Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($61,140), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($59,800).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$61,140
Substance Abuse Counselors$59,800
Social Workers$51,970
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for San Angelo Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in San Angelo is 160.

Social Workers earn an average of $51,970 per year or $24.99 per hour in San Angelo.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in San Angelo Social Workers earn an average of $53,972 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in San Angelo are Health Care Social Workers($61,140), Substance Abuse Counselors($59,800), Social Workers($51,970).


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