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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $54,990 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.44
10th percentile $39,160
90th percentile $96,420
Employed locally 170
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,160
    25th
    $44,160
    50th (median)
    $54,990
    75th
    $74,550
    90th
    $96,420

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 84% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 16% 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 Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,620
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,370
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,130
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $51,090
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,180
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $48,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Beaumont, TX is $26.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.74 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont 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 Beaumont, TX is 7.1% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,160 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,160.