Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Texas
SOC 21-1023 ยท Community and Social Service
8,220Jobs in Texas
$53,450Mean annual wage
37th of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,870 | $17.73 |
| 25th percentile | $41,080 | $19.75 |
| Median (50th) | $46,630 | $22.42 |
| 75th percentile | $57,320 | $27.56 |
| 90th percentile | $79,210 | $38.08 |
| Mean | $53,450 | $25.70 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are California ($91,050), New York ($86,110), District of Columbia (not a state) ($83,340); the lowest are Oklahoma ($43,230), South Carolina ($43,820), Kentucky ($45,280). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Texas (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8,220 | $53,450 | $46,630 |
| Arkansas | 1,040 | $63,300 | $58,590 |
| Louisiana | 970 | $51,070 | $47,100 |
| New Mexico | 800 | $69,720 | $65,640 |
| Oklahoma | 1,780 | $43,230 | $43,120 |
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