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

In Minnesota, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $28.26 an hour ($58,780 a year). About 7,110 people work in this job there.

$28.26Median hourly pay

$48,910–$65,430Middle half of workers, yearly

7,110People in this job in Minnesota

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($59,350). Minnesota ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$21.75	$45,250
25% of workers	$23.51	$48,910
Half of workers (median)	$28.26	$58,780
75% of workers	$31.46	$65,430
90% of workers	$37.17	$77,320

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Mankato	$63,460	500
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington	$60,770	4,160
Rochester	$60,010	270
St. Cloud	$56,390	220
Duluth	$51,170	520

Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Minnesota

Job	Median yearly pay
Social and Human Service Assistants	$49,940
Social Workers, All Other	$79,790
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$67,450
Marriage and Family Therapists	$72,470
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$64,600
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$54,050
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$75,020
Rehabilitation Counselors	$48,010

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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.