Texas / Texas Department of Criminal Justice / Substance Abuse Counselor I

Job-title file

Substance Abuse Counselor I

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

35 employees hold this title in Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Median total compensation for the role is $45,610, below the department median of $59,438.

Employees: 35
Total payroll: $1.6M
Role median: $45,610
Agency median: $59,438
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$22,337$46,401+

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How total compensation varies among the 35 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Texas

Substance Abuse Counselor I is held in 2 Texas departments. In Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the median of $45,610 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Texas Juvenile Justice Department

$53,428 · 5

Median total compensation for the Substance Abuse Counselor I role in other Texasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Substance Abuse Counselor beyond Texas

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $52,854 ranks #2 of 4. See Substance Abuse Counselor across all of Texas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County

$102,547 · 143

Johnson County, Kansas

$49,000 · 11

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

$28,501 · 6

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Jossie Eaglin

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$48,084

Base pay: $48,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,084
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Oct 22, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,007
State Employee Number: 693143

Jossie Eaglin works as a Substance Abuse Counselor I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jossie earned $48,084 in 2026.

Joanne Eshun

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Sep 28, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 22932

Joanne Eshun is a Substance Abuse Counselor I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,610.

Taneil Wiley

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Sep 2, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1804107

Taneil Wiley works as a Substance Abuse Counselor I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Taneil earned $45,610 in 2026.

Tabatha Brown

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Jul 17, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1723167

Tabatha Brown is a Substance Abuse Counselor I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,610.

Erin Watts

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Nov 13, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1759444

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Erin Watts serves as a Substance Abuse Counselor I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,610.

Diane Pinkney

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Jan 10, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 873117

Diane Pinkney holds the role of Substance Abuse Counselor I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,610.

Loretta Stegall

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: May 10, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1635863

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Loretta Stegall serves as a Substance Abuse Counselor I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,610.

Rosalinda Aguilar

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1678534

Rosalinda Aguilar holds the role of Substance Abuse Counselor I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,610.

Maria Heisler

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Jan 19, 2016
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 949111

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Maria Heisler serves as a Substance Abuse Counselor I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,610.

Lauryn Vasquez

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Jul 19, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1648120

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Lauryn Vasquez serves as a Substance Abuse Counselor I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,610.

Jo Blake

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Feb 22, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 39208

Jo Blake holds the role of Substance Abuse Counselor I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,610.

Carolyn Bryson

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Dec 5, 2016
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 533693

Carolyn Bryson holds the role of Substance Abuse Counselor I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,610.

Joanna Mcgowen

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1069132

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Joanna Mcgowen serves as a Substance Abuse Counselor I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,610.

Paige Puckett

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Jan 8, 2018
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1108944

Paige Puckett works as a Substance Abuse Counselor I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Paige earned $45,610 in 2026.

Sharon Montojo

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Apr 2, 2018
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1119327

Sharon Montojo works as a Substance Abuse Counselor I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sharon earned $45,610 in 2026.

Lynette Jacquet

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Oct 19, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1563313

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Lynette Jacquet serves as a Substance Abuse Counselor I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,610.

William Whittenberger

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Nov 21, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1570180

William Whittenberger works as a Substance Abuse Counselor I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. William earned $45,610 in 2026.

Barry Craig

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Jan 18, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1578068

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Barry Craig serves as a Substance Abuse Counselor I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,610.

Crystal Boyd

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Jan 11, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1578230

Crystal Boyd is a Substance Abuse Counselor I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,610.

Brendan Bonds

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Jan 18, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1578456

Brendan Bonds holds the role of Substance Abuse Counselor I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,610.

Tyla Balka

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Feb 8, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1580137

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Tyla Balka serves as a Substance Abuse Counselor I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,610.

Thomas Posey

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1678537

Thomas Posey holds the role of Substance Abuse Counselor I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,610.

Kayla Ross

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Jan 17, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1688397

Kayla Ross is a Substance Abuse Counselor I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,610.

Denise Jones

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Mar 20, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1703640

Denise Jones works as a Substance Abuse Counselor I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Denise earned $45,610 in 2026.

Leonard Johnson Jr

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Apr 24, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1711223

Leonard Johnson Jr is a Substance Abuse Counselor I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,610.

Anastazie Hohn

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Feb 5, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1767448

Anastazie Hohn holds the role of Substance Abuse Counselor I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,610.

Jovonna Jackson

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: May 21, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1781800

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Jovonna Jackson serves as a Substance Abuse Counselor I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,610.

Felicia Johnson

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Sep 2, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1803330

Felicia Johnson holds the role of Substance Abuse Counselor I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,610.

Amanda Sermas

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Mar 25, 2026
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1837417

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Amanda Sermas serves as a Substance Abuse Counselor I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,610.

Heather Torres

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Sep 2, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1803871

Heather Torres is a Substance Abuse Counselor I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,610.

Ana Turcios

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,610

Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Jan 21, 2026
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 1832604

Ana Turcios works as a Substance Abuse Counselor I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ana earned $45,610 in 2026.

Nelva Allen

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2025 total comp

$44,674

Base pay: $44,674
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,674
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Jun 7, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,723
State Employee Number: 1641333

Nelva Allen is a Substance Abuse Counselor I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,674.

Orlando Johnson

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$44,649

Base pay: $44,649
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,649
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $3,721
State Employee Number: 47189

Orlando Johnson holds the role of Substance Abuse Counselor I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,649.

Phyllis Oyedemi

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$24,336

Base pay: $24,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,336
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Nov 6, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,028
State Employee Number: 197073

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Phyllis Oyedemi serves as a Substance Abuse Counselor I. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $24,336.

Melody Robertson

Substance Abuse Counselor I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2025 total comp

$22,337

Base pay: $22,337
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,337
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5111
Hire Date: Jan 11, 2021
Monthly Pay: $1,861
State Employee Number: 1143820

Melody Robertson holds the role of Substance Abuse Counselor I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,337.