Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Social and Human Service Assistants in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$45,860
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.05
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+-0% vs US median
US median $45,930
State Rank
#21 of 51
21,620 employed here

How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make in Texas?

Social and Human Service Assistants in Texas take home a median of $45,860 annually — roughly $22.05 an hour — which runs 0% above the national median of $45,930.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $31,350 while the top 10% make $60,460 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,950 and $51,500 a year.

Social and Human Service Assistants salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$31,350$15.07
25th percentile (early career)$37,950$18.25
50th percentile (median)$45,860$22.05
75th percentile (experienced)$51,500$24.76
90th percentile (top earners)$60,460$29.07

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 21st out of 51 states and territories for Social and Human Service Assistants pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$59,460
2Washington$54,770
3Oregon$51,230
4California$51,090
5Minnesota$49,940

Working as Social and Human Service Assistants in Texas

Nationally, about 438,000 people work as Social and Human Service Assistants in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($45,860) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make in Texas?
The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Texas is $45,860 per year, or about $22.05 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,350 at the entry level to $60,460 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Social and Human Service Assistants about 0% more than the national median of $45,930. Texas ranks 21st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Social and Human Service Assistants?
Yes on pay — Texas pays above the national median for this occupation, at $45,860 a year. About 21,620 Social and Human Service Assistants are employed in Texas. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.