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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $65,000 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.25
10th percentile $40,880
90th percentile $86,200
Employed locally 430
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,880
    25th
    $50,700
    50th (median)
    $65,000
    75th
    $75,720
    90th
    $86,200

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 124% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 24% 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
    El Paso, TX $64,170
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,140
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $62,440

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $73,420
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,790
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,240
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,220
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,020
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in McAllen, TX is $31.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.79 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen 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 McAllen, TX is 9.8% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,880 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,700.