Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Texas
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Texas
$60,630
National Median
$59,190
Employment
19,520
Entry Level (10th)
$38,720
Top Earners (90th)
$96,260
How Texas Compares
Texas pays $1,440 more than the national median for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss.
There are 1.41 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors jobs per 1,000 workers in Texas (location quotient: 0.49).
Other States for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $79,220 | 1,060 |
| New Mexico | $70,770 | 2,070 |
| Oregon | $69,660 | 6,410 |
| North Dakota | $66,450 | 1,180 |
| District of Columbia | $66,140 | 980 |
| Utah | $65,920 | 4,720 |
| Idaho | $65,240 | 2,130 |
| New Jersey | $64,710 | 14,640 |
| Nebraska | $64,410 | 1,980 |
| Washington | $64,220 | 13,150 |
| Arizona | $63,830 | 8,970 |
| Connecticut | $62,960 | 6,470 |
| Wisconsin | $62,470 | 9,450 |
| New York | $62,070 | 22,450 |
| Wyoming | $61,640 | 840 |
| California | $61,310 | 63,110 |
| Maine | $60,970 | 1,610 |
| Iowa | $60,880 | 3,030 |
| Vermont | $60,410 | 1,150 |
| Illinois | $59,570 | 18,170 |