Social Worker Jobs in Texas
Across 450 live Social Worker listings in Texas, median advertised pay is $89K (75th percentile $100K), based on the 112 that state a salary; Texas ranks 41st of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are UHS (31), Learning Services (26), My Spectrum (18).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 23, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 112 roles pay ~$89k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Social Worker Pay in Texas: Live Market and State Comparison
Live social worker listings in Texas today, then Texas against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 450
- Live median
- $89k
- 75th $100k · n=112
- 12-mo median
- $76k
- Pay rank
- #41 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.1/10 · #47
- 12-mo postings
- 1,394
Social Worker roles in Texas advertise $5k below the $81k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs TX | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (this page) | $76k | — | 5.1/10 | 1394 |
| Wyoming#1 | $122k | +$45k | 5.9/10 | 20 |
| Oregon#2 | $105k | +$29k | 5.7/10 | 237 |
| Washington#3 | $101k | +$24k | 5.6/10 | 476 |
| Oklahomaborders | $90k | +$13k | 5.6/10 | 189 |
| Arkansasborders | $89k | +$13k | 5.5/10 | 158 |
| Louisianaborders | $87k | +$11k | 5.0/10 | 285 |
| New Mexicoborders | $85k | +$9k | 5.7/10 | 155 |
“borders” = shares a border with Texas; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 23, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- UHS (31), Learning Services (26), My Spectrum (18)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Social Worker jobs in Texas.
How much do social workers earn in Texas?
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 worker jobs available?
Yes — about 15% 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 worker 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. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers in Texas right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include UnitedHealth Group, Confidential Employer, Learning Services, Jet Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in Texas are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 450 social workers positions in Texas 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Social Worker Jobs in Texas
UHS31 open roles here · WLB 60/100
Learning Services26 open roles here · WLB 75/100- My Spectrum18 open roles here · WLB 100/100
Memorial Hermann Health System11 open roles here · WLB 57/100Focused Post Acute Care Partners10 open roles here · WLB 63/100
Texas Health Resources10 open roles here · WLB 52/100Thriveworks10 open roles here · WLB 97/100
UT Southwestern Medical Center10 open roles here · WLB 62/100