SOC 21-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Healthcare Social Workers — Lubbock
Lubbock, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Lubbock, TX is $67,930 per year, close to the national median of $67,880 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Lubbock, TX is $67,930 per year, close to the national median of $67,880 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $51,060 at the tenth percentile to more than $85,170 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $61,560 to $79,890.
Employment stands at 160, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Odessa leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $81,310. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 104th of 398 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,060 | −24.8% |
| 25th | $61,560 | −9.3% |
| Median (50th) | $67,930 | +0.1% |
| 75th | $79,890 | +17.7% |
| 90th | $85,170 | +25.5% |
| Mean | $69,360 | +2.2% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odessa | $81,310 | 40 | |
| 2 | Midland | $78,900 | 30 | |
| 3 | Austin | $76,020 | 1,010 | |
| 4 | Dallas | $75,930 | 2,630 | |
| 5 | San Angelo | $73,410 | 80 | |
| 6 | Houston | $71,900 | 2,660 | |
| 7 | College Station | $71,670 | 70 | |
| 8 | Texarkana | $70,390 | 40 | |
| 9 | Waco | $68,960 | 120 | |
| 10 | San Antonio | $67,860 | 1,130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lubbock run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $67,930 goes as far as $69,959 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$67,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,959US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $67,930 a year, 0.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,060 to $85,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Odessa, at $81,310.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Lubbock, TX?
The median annual wage is $67,930, or $32.66 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $67,880, so pay in Lubbock, TX is 0.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lubbock, TX earns more than $85,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,060 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Odessa, at $81,310 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Lubbock, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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