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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in Texas (2026)
$22.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,647/year ($3,304/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 42nd of 51 states for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay, with a median about 25% below the national average. Of the 8,220 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $46,630 a year — though pay ranges from $36,870 for newcomers to $79,210 at the top.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,220 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Texas (occupation code 21-1023, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary of $46,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $39,647 — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
| Gross (median) | $46,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,416 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,567 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,647 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,304 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker make in Texas?
- The median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary in Texas is $46,630 per year ($22.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,080 and $57,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker in Texas?
- On the median salary of $46,630, a single filer in Texas takes home about $39,647 per year ($3,304 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
- How many Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 8,220 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.