Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Idaho

In Idaho, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $30.46 an hour ($63,360 a year). About 2,990 people work in this job there.

$30.46Median hourly pay

$47,060–$81,800Middle half of workers, yearly

2,990People in this job in Idaho

That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($59,350). Idaho ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Idaho

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.50	$36,400
25% of workers	$22.63	$47,060
Half of workers (median)	$30.46	$63,360
75% of workers	$39.33	$81,800
90% of workers	$47.48	$98,760

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Idaho metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Idaho Falls	$72,630	310
Lewiston	$69,200	90
Coeur d'Alene	$63,360	220
Twin Falls	$61,870	190
Pocatello	$61,860	210
Boise City	$61,730	1,580

Idaho unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Idaho

Job	Median yearly pay
Social and Human Service Assistants	$47,540
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$60,320
Rehabilitation Counselors	$54,550
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$59,840
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$59,780
Healthcare Social Workers	$74,500
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$52,520

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.