SOC 21-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers — San Antonio
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in San Antonio, TX is $45,930 per year, 23.8% below the national median of $60,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in San Antonio, TX is $45,930 per year, 23.8% below the national median of $60,280. Pay ranges from under $36,710 at the tenth percentile to more than $79,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $41,980 to $64,270.
Employment stands at 660, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. San Angelo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $66,770. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 425th of 623 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,710 | −39.1% |
| 25th | $41,980 | −30.4% |
| Median (50th) | $45,930 | −23.8% |
| 75th | $64,270 | +6.6% |
| 90th | $79,210 | +31.4% |
| Mean | $54,250 | −10.0% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Angelo | $66,770 | 50 | |
| 2 | Wichita Falls | $63,770 | 40 | |
| 3 | College Station | $49,850 | 130 | |
| 4 | Houston | $48,880 | 1,160 | |
| 5 | Austin | $47,740 | 860 | |
| 6 | Dallas | $47,390 | 2,720 | |
| 7 | Lubbock | $46,550 | 90 | |
| 8 | Killeen | $45,640 | 90 | |
| 9 | Beaumont | $45,260 | 30 | |
| 10 | El Paso | $44,150 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Antonio run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $45,930 goes as far as $47,302 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,302US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,930 a year, 23.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,710 to $79,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 660 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Angelo, at $66,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in San Antonio, TX?
The median annual wage is $45,930, or $22.08 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,280, so pay in San Antonio, TX is 23.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in San Antonio, TX earns more than $79,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,710 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Angelo, at $66,770 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 660 jobs in this occupation in San Antonio, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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