Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 31 metro areas • Texas
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Texas earn a median salary of $56,951 per year on average across 31 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.8% vs the national median of $59,190. An estimated 19,010 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $47,480 to $74,160 depending on location.
$56,951
Avg median salary in Texas
$74,160
Highest paying metro
$47,480
Lowest paying metro
19,010
Employed in Texas
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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville, TX | $74,160 | $48,910 | $75,080 | 540 |
| Amarillo, TX | $66,930 | $48,380 | $81,390 | 190 |
| Laredo, TX | $65,500 | $44,840 | $79,770 | 90 |
| McAllen, TX | $65,000 | $50,700 | $75,720 | 430 |
| El Paso, TX | $64,170 | $46,870 | $77,840 | 540 |
| Houston, TX | $64,140 | $49,340 | $76,890 | 4,230 |
| Austin, TX | $62,440 | $48,000 | $93,020 | 2,600 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas | $61,960 | $49,020 | $73,270 | 80 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $61,620 | $44,250 | $80,470 | 60 |
| San Angelo, TX | $60,700 | $48,230 | $69,310 | 100 |
| Victoria, TX | $58,970 | $42,920 | $69,390 | 40 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas | $58,820 | $46,250 | $68,790 | 250 |
| Sherman, TX | $58,420 | $42,850 | $85,720 | 60 |
| San Antonio, TX | $58,330 | $46,490 | $74,340 | 1,710 |
| Dallas, TX | $57,700 | $48,050 | $76,580 | 5,320 |
| North Region of Texas | $57,300 | $47,780 | $75,380 | 190 |
| Waco, TX | $57,290 | $44,130 | $69,750 | 210 |
| Killeen, TX | $55,340 | $37,920 | $70,460 | 300 |
| Beaumont, TX | $54,990 | $44,160 | $74,550 | 170 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $54,550 | $43,860 | $69,400 | 110 |
| Midland, TX | $53,230 | $48,630 | $69,210 | 60 |
| Border Region of Texas | $51,800 | $51,720 | $63,040 | 60 |
| Tyler, TX | $50,750 | $43,120 | $69,220 | 200 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas | $50,160 | $44,780 | $73,950 | 200 |
| Abilene, TX | $49,920 | $40,050 | $71,860 | 140 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $49,830 | $44,030 | $59,070 | 330 |
| Odessa, TX | $48,980 | $48,980 | $56,120 | 50 |
| Eastern Region of Texas | $48,960 | $42,560 | $60,040 | 120 |
| Longview, TX | $48,310 | $43,120 | $63,660 | 170 |
| College Station, TX | $47,730 | $42,960 | $61,220 | 180 |
| Lubbock, TX | $47,480 | $36,940 | $65,050 | 280 |