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

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

Median annual salary $37,470 -37.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.02
10th percentile $31,840
90th percentile $77,470
Employed locally 100
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,840
    25th
    $36,330
    50th (median)
    $37,470
    75th
    $63,590
    90th
    $77,470

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 40% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,110
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $41,970
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,300
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,480
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,360
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Lubbock, TX is $18.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Lubbock, TX is 37.6% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,840 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,330.