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

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

Median annual salary $58,970 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.35
10th percentile $31,740
90th percentile $82,120
Employed locally 40
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,740
    25th
    $42,920
    50th (median)
    $58,970
    75th
    $69,390
    90th
    $82,120

    Victoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 85% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 15% 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 Victoria, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,160
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,330
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,690
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Victoria, TX is $28.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.82 or more per hour.

    Is Victoria 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 Victoria, TX is 0.4% 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 Victoria?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $31,740 per year in Victoria, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,920.