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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $47,480 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.83
10th percentile $33,230
90th percentile $82,490
Employed locally 280
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,230
    25th
    $36,940
    50th (median)
    $47,480
    75th
    $65,050
    90th
    $82,490

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,110
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $41,970
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,300
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,360
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,030
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $37,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Lubbock, TX is $22.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.64 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock 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 Lubbock, TX is 19.8% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $33,230 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,940.