How much does a substance abuse make in Waco?
$53,920a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Waco, TX metro area. That is $25.92 an hour or $4,493 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.92
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 264 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,850Median: $53,920Highest 10%: $83,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,850 | $17.24 | |
| 25th | $41,200 | $19.81 | |
| Median | $53,920 | $25.92 | |
| 75th | $67,280 | $32.35 | |
| 90th | $83,810 | $40.29 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| Brownsville, TX | $69,770 |
| 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 |
| 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 Waco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $105,800 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $68,960 |
| Educational | $65,630 |
| Child | $53,670 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $52,880 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $51,590 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $42,140 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $41,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Waco?
The median hourly pay in the Waco, TX metro area is $25.92 ($53,920 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Waco than the national average?
No: $53,920 against $59,350 nationally, 9% less.
How does Waco compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $62,630, so Waco pays 14% less.
Where does Waco rank for substance abuse pay?
264 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Waco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,810 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.