Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Texas
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Texas was $62,630 +5.5% vs national
Texas vs United States
| Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $62,630 | $59,350 |
| Median hourly | $30.11 | $28.53 |
| Employment | 21,400 | 491,930 |
| Location quotient | 0.48 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Texas) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
What the data says
The mean wage of $65,180 sits 4.1% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
The median wage in Texas is 5.5% above the national median — a difference of about $3,280 per year for a typical worker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Texas?
The median annual wage in Texas is $62,630 ($30.11 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.
How does Texas compare to the national average for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors?
The Texas median of $62,630 is 5.5% higher than the U.S. median of $59,350.
How many substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors work in Texas?
Approximately 21,400 are employed in Texas, per BLS OES.