DOL Median (Texas)
$30,647
vs National
-31.9%
National: $45,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$33,060
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$30,647
-31.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$45,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Texas earns $30,647 in nominal terms, which is 31.9% below the national average of $45,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $33,060 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ADVOCACY CENTER FOR CRIME VICTIMS AND CHILDREN | $37,794 | 1 |
| SPECIAL RECREATION SERVICES INC. | $31,949 | 1 |
| Human Services of Southeast Texas | $31,294 | 1 |
| FAMILY ABUSE CENTER, INC. | $30,000 | 1 |
| CENTER FOR SURVIVORS OF TORTURE | $30,000 | 1 |
| DALLAS SIGMA COUNSELING SERVICES, INC. | $24,500 | 1 |
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How much does a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make in Texas?
The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Texas is $30,647 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers?
A Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Texas earns 31.9% less than the national median of $45,000, or $33,060 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.