How much does a substance abuse make in Brownsville?
$69,770a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area. That is $33.54 an hour or $5,814 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.54
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,580Median: $69,770Highest 10%: $78,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $56,490 | $27.16 | |
| Median | $69,770 | $33.54 | |
| 75th | $75,010 | $36.06 | |
| 90th | $78,750 | $37.86 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| Amarillo, TX | $67,630 |
| Houston, TX | $67,370 |
| Austin, TX | $66,780 |
| 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 Brownsville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Educational | $72,520 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $59,610 |
| Health Education Specialist | $48,490 |
| Social Worker | $46,590 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $45,500 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $45,360 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $42,570 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $41,080 |
| Child | $40,580 |
| Community Health Worker | $33,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Brownsville?
The median hourly pay in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area is $33.54 ($69,770 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Brownsville than the national average?
Yes: $69,770 against $59,350 nationally, 18% more.
How does Brownsville compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $62,630, so Brownsville pays 11% more.
Where does Brownsville rank for substance abuse pay?
33 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Brownsville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,750 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.