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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $49,830 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.96
10th percentile $35,880
90th percentile $75,160
Employed locally 330
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,880
    25th
    $44,030
    50th (median)
    $49,830
    75th
    $59,070
    90th
    $75,160

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 76% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 24% 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 Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,860
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,670
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,280
    Healthcare Social Workers$65,210
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$51,900
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$40,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Corpus Christi, TX is $23.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.00 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi, TX is 15.8% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,880 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,030.