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

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

Median annual salary $66,930 +13.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.18
10th percentile $38,090
90th percentile $99,800
Employed locally 190
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,090
    25th
    $48,380
    50th (median)
    $66,930
    75th
    $81,390
    90th
    $99,800

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 101% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 1% above 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
    Laredo, TX $65,500
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $65,000
    El Paso, TX $64,170
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,140
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $62,440

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,790
    Social and Human Service Assistants$44,820
    Healthcare Social Workers$62,820
    Social Workers, All Other$79,790
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$42,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Amarillo, TX is $32.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.35 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo 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 Amarillo, TX is 13.1% above 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,090 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,380.