Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in North Dakota

In North Dakota, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $33.00 an hour ($68,630 a year). About 1,290 people work in this job there.

$33.00Median hourly pay

$55,450–$77,320Middle half of workers, yearly

1,290People in this job in North Dakota

That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($59,350). North Dakota ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$20.80	$43,270
25% of workers	$26.66	$55,450
Half of workers (median)	$33.00	$68,630
75% of workers	$37.17	$77,320
90% of workers	$41.65	$86,630

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Bismarck	$70,810	360
Grand Forks	$60,970	180
Fargo	$60,130	610
Minot	$60,130	120

North Dakota unemployment rate: 2.2% (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 North Dakota

Job	Median yearly pay
Social and Human Service Assistants	$46,260
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$64,560
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$58,960

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