How much does a substance abuse make in Austin?
$66,780a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $32.11 an hour or $5,565 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.11
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 2,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,950Median: $66,780Highest 10%: $100,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,950 | $18.73 | |
| 25th | $46,370 | $22.29 | |
| Median | $66,780 | $32.11 | |
| 75th | $85,250 | $40.99 | |
| 90th | $100,200 | $48.18 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| Brownsville, TX | $69,770 |
| Amarillo, TX | $67,630 |
| Houston, TX | $67,370 |
| McAllen, TX | $65,370 |
| San Angelo, TX | $63,560 |
| Sherman, TX | $62,700 |
| Dallas, TX | $62,560 |
| El Paso, TX | $62,510 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $62,070 |
| Laredo, TX | $60,780 |
| Beaumont, TX | $59,680 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,180 |
| Killeen, TX | $58,820 |
| College Station, TX | $57,360 |
| Texarkana, TX | $56,030 |
| Waco, TX | $53,920 |
| Odessa, TX | $50,680 |
| Midland, TX | $50,330 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $50,250 |
| Tyler, TX | $50,160 |
| Abilene, TX | $48,580 |
| Lubbock, TX | $46,390 |
| Longview, TX | $44,990 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $76,020 |
| Health Education Specialist | $71,340 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $63,150 |
| Clergy | $62,670 |
| Social Worker | $61,690 |
| Educational | $61,570 |
| Child | $58,640 |
| Counselor | $54,240 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $52,530 |
| Community Health Worker | $51,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $32.11 ($66,780 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $66,780 against $59,350 nationally, 13% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $62,630, so Austin pays 7% more.
Where does Austin rank for substance abuse pay?
51 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.