As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Certified Peer Specialist in Texas is $73,796, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,419 weekly, or $6,150 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Certified Peer Specialist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Certified Peer Specialist in Texas vary widely, spanning from $62,580 to $91,378. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,925) and 75th percentile ($82,999), while top earners (90th percentile) make $91,378 per year. This $15,074 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Billing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Texas Certified Peer Specialist often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 82 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide for Certified Peer Specialist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Certified Peer Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $62,580 TX September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $67,925 TX September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $73,796 TX September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $82,999 TX September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $91,378 TX September 01, 2026
25% $67,925 10% $62,580 90% $91,378 75% $82,999 $73,796 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Certified Peer Specialist ?

A certified peer support specialist, also known as a certified peer specialist, is a person with significant life-altering experience. This is also referred to as "lived experience". These specialists support individuals with struggles pertaining to mental health, psychological trauma or substance use. Because of their lived experience, such persons have expertise that professional training cannot replicate. This is not to be confused with peer educators, who may not consider recovery a suitable goal for everyone and may focus instead on the principles of harm reduction. Tasks performed by pe...

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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $78,302 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $77,424 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $76,553 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $79,003 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $77,207 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $85,594 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $80,832 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $77,339 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $77,136 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $79,817 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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