Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in San Angelo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Angelo, TX

Median annual salary $74,730 +24.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.93
10th percentile $34,460
90th percentile $82,890
Employed locally 50
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,460
    25th
    $56,790
    50th (median)
    $74,730
    75th
    $79,450
    90th
    $82,890

    San Angelo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,037 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 113% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 13% above 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
    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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,470

    Related occupations in San Angelo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,570
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$57,090
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,180
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,700
    Healthcare Social Workers$62,660
    Health Education Specialists$53,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in San Angelo, TX is $35.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in San Angelo, TX is 24.4% above 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 San Angelo?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,460 per year in San Angelo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,790.