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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $64,170 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.85
10th percentile $41,760
90th percentile $81,660
Employed locally 540
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,760
    25th
    $46,870
    50th (median)
    $64,170
    75th
    $77,840
    90th
    $81,660

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 109% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 9% 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
    Amarillo, TX $66,930
    Laredo, TX $65,500
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $65,000
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,140
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $62,440

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$72,690
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,610
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,790
    Healthcare Social Workers$52,680
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$52,660
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$44,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in El Paso, TX is $30.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.16 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso 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 El Paso, TX is 8.4% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $41,760 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,870.