Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Alaska
In Alaska, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $38.83 an hour ($80,770 a year). About 1,290 people work in this job there.
That is 36% higher than the U.S. median ($59,350). Alaska ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Alaska
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.00 | $58,240 |
| 25% of workers | $31.59 | $65,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.83 | $80,770 |
| 75% of workers | $47.10 | $97,960 |
| 90% of workers | $55.12 | $114,650 |
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Alaska metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks-College | $83,680 | 100 |
| Anchorage | $81,120 | 810 |
Alaska unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
Related jobs in Alaska
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $47,360 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $62,630 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $82,900 |
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