Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Abilene, TX

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

Median annual salary $49,920 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.00
10th percentile $33,120
90th percentile $92,030
Employed locally 140
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,120
    25th
    $40,050
    50th (median)
    $49,920
    75th
    $71,860
    90th
    $92,030

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 75% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Ogden, UT $81,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    Alaska $79,220
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750

    Nearby metros — Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $74,160
    Amarillo, TX $66,930
    Laredo, TX $65,500
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $65,000
    El Paso, TX $64,170
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,140

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$53,580
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,490
    Social and Human Service Assistants$42,620
    Healthcare Social Workers$59,950
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$51,900
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$48,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Abilene, TX is $24.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.34 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries?

    The median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Abilene, TX is 15.7% below the national median of $59,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Abilene?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $33,120 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,050.