Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Hawaii
In Hawaii, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $28.89 an hour ($60,090 a year). About 2,110 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($59,350). Hawaii ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Hawaii
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.30 | $48,460 |
| 25% of workers | $24.18 | $50,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.89 | $60,090 |
| 75% of workers | $37.12 | $77,200 |
| 90% of workers | $50.38 | $104,790 |
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Hawaii metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku | $62,760 | 210 |
| Urban Honolulu | $58,500 | 1,500 |
Hawaii unemployment rate: 2.7% (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 Hawaii
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $42,400 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $61,730 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $68,270 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $61,000 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $85,420 |
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