Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in North Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,300 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.55
10th percentile $38,910
90th percentile $87,350
Employed locally 190
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,910
    25th
    $47,780
    50th (median)
    $57,300
    75th
    $75,380
    90th
    $87,350

    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

    Related occupations in North Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,130
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,670
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,160
    Healthcare Social Workers$65,400
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$49,610
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$38,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in North Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in North Region of Texas is $27.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.50 or more per hour.

    Is North Region of Texas 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 North Region of Texas is 3.2% 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 North Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,910 per year in North Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,780.