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Social worker salary in Plano, TX

How much does a Social Worker make in Plano, TX?

Average base salary

$83,413
34%
above national average
Average $83,413
Low $53,397
High $130,302
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a social worker is $83,413 per year in Plano, TX. 4 salaries reported, updated at August 24, 2023

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Salaries by years of experience in Plano, TX

Years of experiencePer year
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 9 years
More than 10 years
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Top companies for Social Workers in Plano, TX

  1. Cross Country Nurses
    3.9
    381 reviews184 salaries reported
    $111,947per year
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Highest paying cities for Social Workers near Plano, TX

  1. Temple, TX
    $152,139 per year
    7 salaries reported
  2. Dallas, TX
    $119,651 per year
    135 salaries reported
  3. McKinney, TX
    $89,048 per year
    14 salaries reported
  1. Tyler, TX
    $72,165 per year
    7 salaries reported
  2. Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
    $69,189 per year
    8 salaries reported
  3. Houston, TX
    $67,684 per year
    182 salaries reported
  1. El Paso, TX
    $64,732 per year
    25 salaries reported
  2. San Antonio, TX
    $61,002 per year
    50 salaries reported
  3. Fort Worth, TX
    $55,588 per year
    29 salaries reported
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Where can a Social Worker earn more?

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Social Workers

Most recommended skill

Early Intervention(earn +81.23% more)

The jobs requiring this skill have decrease by 29.55% since 2018. Social Workers with this skill earn +81.23% more than the average base salary, which is $83,413 per year.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this skillChange from previous year
20126increase by 6
2013102increase by 1600.00%
201423decrease by 77.45%
201523decrease by 0.00%
201652increase by 126.09%
201734decrease by 34.62%
201844increase by 29.41%
201931decrease by 29.55%

Top companies hiring Social Workers with the recommended skill

Carrus Hospital
Reliant at Home
Methodist Health System
Cantex Continuing Care Network
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco
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Top specialties
Pathology
+86.16%salary
Top certifications
Certified School Psychologist
+69.79%salary
Top licenses
LCSW-R
+97.29%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

Top SpecialtiesSalaryJob openingsCompanies
6 jobs7
10 jobs34
66 jobs396
594 jobs1,476
570 jobs1,423
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Most common benefits for Social Workers

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • 403(b)
  • 403(b) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Loan forgiveness
  • Loan repayment program
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 6,723 ratings

50% of Social Workers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in Plano, TX?

Case Manager

Job openings

Average $21.94 per hour

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job openings

Average $101,807 per year

Mental Health Technician

Job openings

Average $22.80 per hour

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Common questions about salaries for a Social Worker

How can I know if I am being paid fairly as a social worker?

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What type of social worker gets paid the most?

The types of social workers that are paid the most include :

  • Clinical Social Worker
  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Healthcare Social Worker
  • School and Career Counselor
  • Social Work Teacher
  • Social and Community Service Manager
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Do social workers make good money?

Social worker salaries vary between states. Some factors that determine how much a social worker makes include the level of experience, education, employer, location, speciality and work setting.

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