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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $55,340 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.60
10th percentile $33,770
90th percentile $111,210
Employed locally 300
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,770
    25th
    $37,920
    50th (median)
    $55,340
    75th
    $70,460
    90th
    $111,210

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 82% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 18% 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 Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,090
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$70,960
    Social and Human Service Assistants$49,870
    Healthcare Social Workers$62,630
    Social Workers, All Other$102,590
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$46,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Killeen, TX is $26.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.74 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen 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 Killeen, TX is 6.5% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $33,770 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,920.