As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Social Worker in Port Arthur, TX is $54,186, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,042 weekly, or $4,516 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forensic Social Worker in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Forensic Social Worker in Port Arthur, TX vary widely, spanning from $43,770 to $67,010. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,734) and 75th percentile ($60,899), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,010 per year. This $12,165 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Patient Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Port Arthur Forensic Social Worker often earn 2.9% lower than national averages. However, Port Arthur currently ranks 572 statewide for Forensic Social Worker job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

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Forensic Social Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Social Worker Salary $43,770 Port Arthur, TX August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Social Worker Salary $48,734 Port Arthur, TX August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Social Worker Salary $54,186 Port Arthur, TX August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Social Worker Salary $60,899 Port Arthur, TX August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Social Worker Salary $67,010 Port Arthur, TX August 01, 2026
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What is a Forensic Social Worker ?

Forensic social work is the application of social work to questions and issues relating to law and legal systems. This specialty of the social work profession goes far beyond clinics and psychiatric hospitals for criminal defendants being evaluated and treated on issues of competency and responsibility. A broader definition includes social work practice which in any way is related to legal issues and litigation, both criminal and civil. Child custody issues, involving separation, divorce, neglect, termination of parental rights, the implications of child and spousal abuse, juvenile and adult j...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Social Worker in Port Arthur, TX. The base salary for Forensic Social Worker ranges from $48,734 to $60,899 with the average base salary of $54,186. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,263 to $73,617 with the average total cash compensation of $66,590.

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About Port Arthur, Texas    Port Arthur is a city in Jefferson County within the Beaumont–Port Arthur metropolitan area of the U.S. state of Texas. A small portion extends into O....More

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