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Social Work Jobs Houston

Across 44 live Social Work listings, median advertised pay is $95K (75th percentile $105K), based on the 12 that state a salary; 9% are remote or telehealth, 13% state no call; the employers with the most openings are Brazos Presbyterian Homes (4), Texas Children's Hospital (4), AOC Outreach Services (3).

Updated yesterday44+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 17, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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These 12 roles pay ~$95k median with 3.9/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

LPC / LCSW / LMFT - Telehealth Positions

HCO Behavioral Health Employer score · SilverRemote

Social Worker

$45-$63 per hour

30+ days ago

No Weekends

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Kingwood, Tx

Us OncologyHouston, TX

Social Worker

Pay not disclosed

30+ days ago

No Weekends

Behavioral Health Consultant (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) | Onsite

Legacy Community HealthHouston, TX

Social Worker

Pay not disclosed

Weekdays OnlyNo NightsNo Weekends

Licensed Clinical Social Worker / LCSW - Full Time

Rehab Without Walls Neuro RehabilitationHouston, TX

Social Worker

Pay not disclosed

30+ days ago

Weekdays OnlyNo CallNo Nights

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Social Work Jobs Houston: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

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The market for social work jobs houston is robust, with 44+ verified openings available on WeekdayDoc. Popular specialties include Social Work, Oncology.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Work Jobs Houston on this page have an average score of 7.3/10, with 25% with no on-call requirements, 100% with no weekends, 25% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for social work jobs houston include HCO Behavioral Health, Us Oncology, Legacy Community Health, Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for social work jobs houston, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary for social work jobs houston is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 37,751+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

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About Social Work jobs Houston.

How much do social workers earn in Houston?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of social workers. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid social workers jobs available?

Yes — about 25% of current social workers listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which social workers jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 25% with no on-call and 100% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring social workers in Houston right now?

Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include HCO Behavioral Health, Us Oncology, Legacy Community Health, Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many social work jobs houston are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 44 social workers positions in Houston listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.