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

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

Median annual salary $48,980 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $33,960
90th percentile $95,490
Employed locally 50
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,960
    25th
    $48,980
    50th (median)
    $48,980
    75th
    $56,120
    90th
    $95,490

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 69% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 31% 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 Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $87,860
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,120
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $56,680
    Healthcare Social Workers $78,580
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $54,020
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $46,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Odessa, TX is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.19 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa 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 Odessa, TX is 17.2% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $33,960 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,980.