Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $28.53 an hour ($59,350 a year). About 491,930 people work in this job there.
Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.72 | $38,940 |
| 25% of workers | $22.65 | $47,100 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.53 | $59,350 |
| 75% of workers | $36.80 | $76,530 |
| 90% of workers | $46.92 | $97,590 |
Best-paying states for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Pay by state
- Alaska · $80,770
- Arizona · $65,300
- Arkansas · $51,580
- California · $59,250
- Colorado · $62,390
- Connecticut · $63,590
- Delaware · $56,020
- District of Columbia · $60,450
- Florida · $56,790
- Georgia · $58,960
- Hawaii · $60,090
- Idaho · $63,360
- Illinois · $60,730
- Indiana · $53,760
- Iowa · $60,880
- Kansas · $59,470
- Kentucky · $54,190
- Louisiana · $37,910
- Maine · $59,970
- Maryland · $59,530
- Massachusetts · $59,890
- Michigan · $61,690
- Minnesota · $58,780
- Mississippi · $46,990
- Missouri · $56,910
- Montana · $59,000
- Nebraska · $63,770
- Nevada · $57,210
- New Hampshire · $54,840
- New Jersey · $62,820
- New Mexico · $74,100
- New York · $59,450
- North Carolina · $55,490
- North Dakota · $68,630
- Ohio · $58,360
- Oklahoma · $59,350
- Oregon · $74,590
- Pennsylvania · $52,010
- Rhode Island · $65,120
- South Carolina · $52,370
- South Dakota · $53,650
- Tennessee · $49,580
- Texas · $62,630
- Utah · $63,890
- Vermont · $61,810
- Virginia · $59,880
- Washington · $68,910
- West Virginia · $49,430
- Wisconsin · $62,220
- Wyoming · $62,980
Education, experience and outlook for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +18.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 50,500 openings a year (BLS)
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