Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $31.74 an hour ($66,020 a year). About 7,950 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($59,350). It is about the same as the Arizona median ($65,300).
Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.44 | $44,590 |
| 25% of workers | $25.11 | $52,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.74 | $66,020 |
| 75% of workers | $37.58 | $78,160 |
| 90% of workers | $45.80 | $95,270 |
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $66,020 | 7,950 |
| Yuma | $65,300 | 90 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $64,950 | 60 |
| Flagstaff | $63,560 | 160 |
| Tucson | $61,250 | 1,240 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $60,580 | 220 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $59,800 | 60 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $50,150 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $43,230 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $60,520 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $46,340 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $67,090 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $62,150 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $48,820 |
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