Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Texarkana, TX-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Texarkana, TX-AR

Median annual salary $61,620 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.63
10th percentile $37,540
90th percentile $113,480
Employed locally 60
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,540
    25th
    $44,250
    50th (median)
    $61,620
    75th
    $80,470
    90th
    $113,480

    Texarkana economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,046 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 112% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 12% 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
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $65,000
    El Paso, TX $64,170
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,140

    Related occupations in Texarkana, TX-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65,780
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,790
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,300
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,500
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$44,940
    Social Workers, All Other$44,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Texarkana, TX-AR is $29.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.32 or more per hour.

    Is Texarkana 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 Texarkana, TX-AR is 4.1% 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 Texarkana?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,540 per year in Texarkana, TX-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,250.