Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Texas
Ranked #24 of 51 · TX
1.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $65,180 ≈ $31/hr
Median annual salary $62,630
Employment 21,400
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,650P25 $45,290 Median $62,630P75 $79,200P90 $95,910
About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Texas earn between $37,650 and $95,910. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Texas is $65,180, about 1.1% above the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $69,770 | $64,880 | 340 |
| Amarillo, TX | $67,630 | $65,820 | 170 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $67,370 | $67,930 | 5,050 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $66,780 | $71,150 | 2,930 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $65,370 | $64,520 | 420 |
| San Angelo, TX | $63,560 | $61,320 | 70 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $62,700 | $61,280 | 80 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $62,560 | $65,610 | 5,000 |
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