Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in the U.S. is $59,350 ($28.53 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $59,350
- Mean annual wage
- $64,440
- Median hourly wage
- $28.53
- Employment
- 491,930
491,930 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,940 | $18.72 |
| 25th percentile | $47,100 | $22.65 |
| Median (50th) | $59,350 | $28.53 |
| 75th percentile | $76,530 | $36.80 |
| 90th percentile | $97,590 | $46.92 |
Highest-paying states for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $80,770 | 1,290 |
| Oregon | $74,590 | 8,160 |
| New Mexico | $74,100 | 2,420 |
| Washington | $68,910 | 14,250 |
| North Dakota | $68,630 | 1,290 |
| Arizona | $65,300 | 9,990 |
| Rhode Island | $65,120 | 2,170 |
| Utah | $63,890 | 6,320 |
| Nebraska | $63,770 | 2,170 |
| Connecticut | $63,590 | 7,540 |
Lowest-paying states
- Louisiana: $37,910 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $46,990 median annual wage
- Alabama: $47,310 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $49,430 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $49,580 median annual wage
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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