Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Texas
Also called: Mental Health Social Workers
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Texas earn a median of $46,630 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,630
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($60,280)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,220
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,870; the top 10% earn over $79,210. Nationally the range is $39,740 to $104,170.
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- Rehabilitation Counselors$49,990 median in Texas
- School Psychologists$83,690 median in Texas
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Texas
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Texas?
The median is $46,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,870 and the top 10% earn over $79,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−23% vs. the national median of $60,280). Living costs are not included.