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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $42,070 -30% vs national
Median hourly $20.23
10th percentile $37,140
90th percentile $79,150
Employed locally 460
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,140
    25th
    $37,660
    50th (median)
    $42,070
    75th
    $63,990
    90th
    $79,150

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 43% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,080
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,060
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,330
    Healthcare Social Workers $69,780
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $48,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in San Antonio, TX is $20.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.08 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio 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 Antonio, TX is 30% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,140 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,660.