Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in San Antonio-New Braunfels is 2,210.
  • Social Workers in San Antonio-New Braunfels earn an average of $50,230 per year or $24.15 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Social Workers who work in San Antonio-New Braunfels is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in San Antonio-New Braunfels is 1%.

Rankings for San Antonio-New Braunfels

  • Ranks #6 in Texas for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #200 in the nation for salary and #110 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #32 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

San Antonio-New Braunfels Social Workers earn an average of $50,230 or $24.15 per hour which is 1% more than the Texas average salary of $49,310.

AverageSan Antonio-New BraunfelsTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.15$23.711.86%
Annual Salary$50,230$49,3101.87%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

San Antonio-New Braunfels Social Workers earn an average of $50,230 or $24.15 per hour which is 8% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageSan Antonio-New BraunfelsU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.15$26.39-8.49%
Annual Salary$50,230$54,880-8.47%
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 Antonio-New Braunfels earns an average annual salary of $51,297 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $49,310. per year.

Cost-of-living in San Antonio-New Braunfels is 2% less than the Texas average, which means San Antonio-New Braunfels 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 Antonio-New Braunfels average salary is $50,230.
  • San Antonio-New Braunfels cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,297.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
San Antonio-New Braunfels$50,23097.92%$51,297
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 Antonio-New Braunfels, 50% of Social Workers earn between $44,500 and $60,250 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $60,250, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $35,200, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year221Under $35,200
15%2 – 4 years332$35,200 – $44,500
25%5 – 9 years552$44,500 – $47,610
25%10 – 14 years552$47,610 – $60,250
15%15 – 20 years332$47,610 – $60,250
10%20+ years221Above $60,250
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 $50,230, San Antonio-New Braunfels Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($98,980), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($83,870), School Psychologists ($75,300), Health Care Social Workers ($64,270), Psychology Teachers ($58,530), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($56,270).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,320).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$98,980
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$83,870
School Psychologists$75,300
Health Care Social Workers$64,270
Psychology Teachers$58,530
Marriage and Family Therapists$56,270
Social Workers$50,230
Substance Abuse Counselors$48,320
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for San Antonio-New Braunfels Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in San Antonio-New Braunfels is 2,210.

Social Workers earn an average of $50,230 per year or $24.15 per hour in San Antonio-New Braunfels.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in San Antonio-New Braunfels Social Workers earn an average of $51,297 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in San Antonio-New Braunfels are Forensic Psychologists($98,980), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($83,870), School Psychologists($75,300).


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