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

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

Median annual salary $42,120 -29.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.25
10th percentile $42,120
90th percentile $50,290
Employed locally 160
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,120
    25th
    $42,120
    50th (median)
    $42,120
    75th
    $42,120
    90th
    $50,290

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 33% 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
    Abilene, TX $48,310

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $49,380
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,790
    Social and Human Service Assistants $35,560
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,000
    Community Health Workers $42,580
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Laredo, TX is $20.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Laredo, TX is 29.9% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,120 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,120.