How much does a substance abuse make in Houston?
$67,370a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $32.39 an hour or $5,614 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.39
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 5,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,540Median: $67,370Highest 10%: $95,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,540 | $18.05 | |
| 25th | $47,890 | $23.02 | |
| Median | $67,370 | $32.39 | |
| 75th | $81,970 | $39.41 | |
| 90th | $95,760 | $46.04 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| Brownsville, TX | $69,770 |
| Amarillo, TX | $67,630 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Director | $83,480 |
| Social Worker | $82,610 |
| Educational | $75,930 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,350 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $71,900 |
| Clergy | $61,010 |
| Child | $56,670 |
| Counselor | $54,450 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $51,820 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $50,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $32.39 ($67,370 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $67,370 against $59,350 nationally, 14% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $62,630, so Houston pays 8% more.
Where does Houston rank for substance abuse pay?
48 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,760 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.