Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Coastal Plains Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,960 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.79
10th percentile $44,940
90th percentile $91,910
Employed locally 80
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,940
    25th
    $49,020
    50th (median)
    $61,960
    75th
    $73,270
    90th
    $91,910

    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

    Related occupations in Coastal Plains Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$68,900
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,170
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,920
    Healthcare Social Workers$69,900
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$48,240
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$42,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Coastal Plains Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Coastal Plains Region of Texas is $29.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.05 or more per hour.

    Is Coastal Plains Region of Texas 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 Coastal Plains Region of Texas is 4.7% 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 Coastal Plains Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $44,940 per year in Coastal Plains Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,020.