Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in West Texas Region of Texas is 250.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in West Texas Region of Texas earn an average of $43,480 per year or $20.90 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Substance Abuse Counselors who work in West Texas Region of Texas is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in West Texas Region of Texas is less than 1%.

Rankings for West Texas Region of Texas

  • Ranks #26 in Texas for salary and #27 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #12 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #428 in the nation for salary and #310 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #231 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

West Texas Region of Texas Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $43,480 or $20.90 per hour which is 12% less than the Texas average salary of $49,510.

AverageWest Texas Region of TexasTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$20.90$23.81-12.22%
Annual Salary$43,480$49,510-12.18%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

West Texas Region of Texas Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $43,480 or $20.90 per hour which is 18% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageWest Texas Region of TexasU.S.%
Hourly Wage$20.90$25.72-18.74%
Annual Salary$43,480$53,490-18.71%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in West Texas Region of Texas earns an average annual salary of $47,618 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $49,510. per year.

Cost-of-living in West Texas Region of Texas is 9% less than the Texas average, which means West Texas Region of Texas residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Texas average.

  • Texas average salary is $49,510.
  • Texas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $49,739.
  • West Texas Region of Texas average salary is $43,480.
  • West Texas Region of Texas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $47,618.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
West Texas Region of Texas$43,48091.31%$47,618
Texas$49,51099.54%$49,739
U.S.$53,490$53,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In West Texas Region of Texas, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $30,320 and $49,200 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn more than $64,220, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $27,720, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year25Under $27,720
15%2 – 4 years38$27,720 – $30,320
25%5 – 9 years62$30,320 – $38,070
25%10 – 14 years62$38,070 – $49,200
15%15 – 20 years38$38,070 – $64,220
10%20+ years25Above $64,220
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $43,480, West Texas Region of Texas Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,580), School Psychologists ($62,220), Health Care Social Workers ($57,570), and Social Workers ($46,540).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,580
School Psychologists$62,220
Health Care Social Workers$57,570
Social Workers$46,540
Substance Abuse Counselors$43,480
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for West Texas Region of Texas Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in West Texas Region of Texas is 250.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $43,480 per year or $20.90 per hour in West Texas Region of Texas.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in West Texas Region of Texas Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $47,618 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in West Texas Region of Texas are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($101,580), School Psychologists($62,220), Health Care Social Workers($57,570).


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