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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $58,330 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.04
10th percentile $38,090
90th percentile $94,910
Employed locally 1,710
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,090
    25th
    $46,490
    50th (median)
    $58,330
    75th
    $74,340
    90th
    $94,910

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 79% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 21% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,080
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,060
    Healthcare Social Workers $69,780
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $48,240
    Community Health Workers $45,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in San Antonio, TX is $28.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.76 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio 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 San Antonio, TX is 1.5% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,090 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,490.