Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $48,310 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.23
10th percentile $42,670
90th percentile $77,470
Employed locally 70
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,670
    25th
    $42,670
    50th (median)
    $48,310
    75th
    $77,470
    90th
    $77,470

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 73% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Nearby metros — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Angelo, TX $74,730
    Killeen-Temple, TX $64,630
    Wichita Falls, TX $63,770
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $52,430
    College Station-Bryan, TX $49,190
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,470

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,580
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,490
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,620
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,920
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,950
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $51,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Abilene, TX is $23.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.11 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Abilene, TX is 19.6% below the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Abilene?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,670 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,670.