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

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

Median annual salary $48,960 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.54
10th percentile $34,770
90th percentile $78,250
Employed locally 120
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,770
    25th
    $42,560
    50th (median)
    $48,960
    75th
    $60,040
    90th
    $78,250

    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 Eastern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,230
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,140
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,930
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $42,700
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,810
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $38,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Eastern Region of Texas is $23.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.07 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern 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 Eastern Region of Texas is 17.3% 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 Eastern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $34,770 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,560.