Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $49,190 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.65
10th percentile $44,150
90th percentile $52,090
Employed locally 100
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,150
    25th
    $44,150
    50th (median)
    $49,190
    75th
    $49,190
    90th
    $52,090

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 82% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 18% 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
    Abilene, TX $48,310
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,470

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $47,880
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,730
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,790
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,320
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,700
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $45,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in College Station, TX is $23.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in College Station, TX is 18.1% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,150 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,150.