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

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

Median annual salary $53,230 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.59
10th percentile $47,310
90th percentile $92,870
Employed locally 60
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,310
    25th
    $48,630
    50th (median)
    $53,230
    75th
    $69,210
    90th
    $92,870

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 57% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 43% 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 Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $80,150
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,080
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,590
    Counselors, All Other $62,990
    Healthcare Social Workers $79,800
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $51,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Midland, TX is $25.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.02 or more per hour.

    Is Midland 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 Midland, TX is 10.1% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $47,310 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,630.