The average salary for a substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselor in the United States is $60,080, but the range typically falls between $44,600 and $70,130. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $28.89, with a range between $21.44 and $33.71.
There are approximately 397,880 people employed as a substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselor in the United States. With California, New York, Pennsylvania employing the highest number of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors.The state with the best pay for a substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselor is Alaska, with an average annual salary of $77,430, while Louisiana has the lowest average annual salary of $42,280.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $36,700 | $17.65 |
| 25th Percentile | $44,600 | $21.44 |
| Median | $53,710 | $25.82 |
| 75th Percentile | $70,130 | $33.71 |
| 90th Percentile | $89,920 | $43.23 |
The salary of a substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselor can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselor in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are Alaska, District of Columbia, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico while the worst states are Louisiana, Mississippi, West Virginia, Alabama, Tennessee.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $30,090 | $47,900 | $70,010 |
| Alaska | $46,430 | $77,430 | $103,590 |
| Arizona | $35,030 | $60,640 | $82,740 |
| Arkansas | $29,240 | $66,180 | $113,520 |
| California | $39,160 | $66,970 | $108,070 |
| Colorado | $37,900 | $62,380 | $92,360 |
| Connecticut | $36,850 | $61,100 | $91,390 |
| Delaware | $34,090 | $51,220 | $71,210 |
| District of Columbia | $40,930 | $67,750 | $96,040 |
| Florida | $35,520 | $56,980 | $80,370 |
| Georgia | $31,990 | $53,760 | $80,020 |
| Hawaii | $45,950 | $61,530 | $99,290 |
| Idaho | $39,290 | $58,990 | $79,120 |
| Illinois | $39,440 | $63,450 | $98,920 |
| Indiana | $35,550 | $49,750 | $73,670 |
| Iowa | $38,570 | $61,770 | $82,620 |
| Kansas | $35,610 | $54,170 | $75,790 |
| Kentucky | $30,910 | $53,690 | $84,630 |
| Louisiana | $27,750 | $42,280 | $61,690 |
| Maine | $35,150 | $57,610 | $83,570 |
| Maryland | $38,640 | $61,860 | $86,320 |
| Massachusetts | $39,900 | $58,720 | $80,840 |
| Michigan | $36,220 | $57,560 | $82,540 |
| Minnesota | $41,060 | $54,420 | $69,680 |
| Mississippi | $29,640 | $47,500 | $63,980 |
| Missouri | $34,000 | $55,910 | $77,470 |
| Montana | $33,600 | $53,690 | $75,800 |
| Nebraska | $37,350 | $58,720 | $82,490 |
| Nevada | $36,790 | $59,820 | $86,810 |
| New Hampshire | $39,130 | $57,110 | $80,540 |
| New Jersey | $37,220 | $67,250 | $102,710 |
| New Mexico | $39,950 | $66,190 | $98,270 |
| New York | $39,810 | $67,240 | $99,700 |
| North Carolina | $37,000 | $56,510 | $79,440 |
| North Dakota | $37,770 | $66,200 | $82,680 |
| Ohio | $37,060 | $57,300 | $81,500 |
| Oklahoma | $32,990 | $61,760 | $95,790 |
| Oregon | $42,260 | $66,260 | $99,380 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,490 | $56,090 | $82,350 |
| Rhode Island | $36,140 | $50,110 | $75,730 |
| South Carolina | $30,480 | $49,310 | $75,670 |
| South Dakota | $37,440 | $50,960 | $67,060 |
| Tennessee | $30,050 | $49,280 | $75,330 |
| Texas | $35,370 | $55,780 | $79,440 |
| Utah | $32,820 | $70,310 | $106,390 |
| Vermont | $44,960 | $58,880 | $77,800 |
| Virginia | $38,430 | $58,610 | $80,150 |
| Washington | $41,400 | $63,490 | $92,970 |
| West Virginia | $28,540 | $47,520 | $74,450 |
| Wisconsin | $38,800 | $66,230 | $97,450 |
| Wyoming | $36,840 | $66,430 | $104,000 |
Even between cities, the salary of a substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselor can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is Boulder, CO with an average salary of $87,030.The city with the lowest average salary for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, LA with an average salary of $37,590.
Areas with highest average salaries for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors
Areas with lowest average salaries for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors
The number of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors has increased by 104,260. On average, the number of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors has been increasing by 8.9% each year. The salary of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors has increased by $8,530. On average, the salary of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors has been increasing by 4.1% each year.
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors are part of the community and social service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all community and social service occupations jobs here.
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