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

In Illinois, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $29.20 an hour ($60,730 a year). About 20,250 people work in this job there.

$29.20Median hourly pay
$47,390–$80,070Middle half of workers, yearly
20,250People in this job in Illinois

That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($59,350). Illinois ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$20.68$43,010
25% of workers$22.78$47,390
Half of workers (median)$29.20$60,730
75% of workers$38.50$80,070
90% of workers$52.45$109,100

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Champaign-Urbana$68,300310
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin$61,60015,580
Springfield$59,450270
Kankakee$59,440130
Peoria$57,350560
Bloomington$55,890280
Rockford$53,670460
Decatur$51,740130

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Illinois

JobMedian yearly pay
Social and Human Service Assistants$46,950
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63,220
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,420
Healthcare Social Workers$64,270
Rehabilitation Counselors$49,350
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49,960
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$40,900
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$74,390

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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.