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

In Mississippi, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $22.59 an hour ($46,990 a year). About 2,090 people work in this job there.

$22.59Median hourly pay

$38,760–$58,560Middle half of workers, yearly

2,090People in this job in Mississippi

That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($59,350). Mississippi ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$15.75	$32,770
25% of workers	$18.63	$38,760
Half of workers (median)	$22.59	$46,990
75% of workers	$28.16	$58,560
90% of workers	$37.17	$77,310

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Gulfport-Biloxi	$49,180	210
Jackson	$47,380	760
Hattiesburg	$38,300	80

Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Mississippi

Job	Median yearly pay
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$46,530
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$58,710
Healthcare Social Workers	$62,250
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$44,340
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$48,970

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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.