Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $24.51 an hour ($50,970 a year). About 2,870 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($59,350). It is 6% lower than the Kentucky median ($54,190).
Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.04 | $37,530 |
| 25% of workers | $20.06 | $41,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.51 | $50,970 |
| 75% of workers | $35.74 | $74,350 |
| 90% of workers | $42.00 | $87,360 |
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $58,720 | 260 |
| Paducah | $58,240 | 140 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $58,190 | 970 |
| Bowling Green | $57,720 | 370 |
| Owensboro | $51,770 | 220 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $50,970 | 2,870 |
Kentucky 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 Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $59,100 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $72,910 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $41,880 |
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