Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Killeen, TX
The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Killeen-Temple, TX earns $58,820 a year, about the same as the US median. After tax that is roughly $4,120 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $34,050
- 25th percentile
- $38,240
- Median percentile
- $58,820
- 75th percentile
- $73,450
- 90th percentile
- $101,390
Based on 340 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$49,442 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $58,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,878 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,500 |
| Texas income tax (approx.) | −$0 |
| Monthly take-home | $4,120 |
| Every two weeks | $1,902 |
Does it go far here?
$64,544Median pay in Killeen, TX is worth this at average US prices (local price level 91.1 vs 100).
30%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,217 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Killeen, TX
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $119,710 |
| Construction Managers | $96,930 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $96,890 |
| Registered Nurses | $93,440 |
| Project Management Specialists | $90,120 |
| Management Analysts | $88,610 |
| General and Operations Managers | $87,920 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $83,780 |
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