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

In Ohio, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $28.06 an hour ($58,360 a year). About 18,020 people work in this job there.

$28.06Median hourly pay

$47,660–$68,850Middle half of workers, yearly

18,020People in this job in Ohio

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($59,350). Ohio ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$18.75	$39,010
25% of workers	$22.91	$47,660
Half of workers (median)	$28.06	$58,360
75% of workers	$33.10	$68,850
90% of workers	$40.26	$83,730

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Akron	$60,030	1,070
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek	$59,790	1,090
Cleveland	$59,630	2,860
Columbus	$59,370	3,890
Sandusky	$58,570	70
Cincinnati	$58,520	3,460
Toledo	$58,190	1,080
Lima	$57,230	120
Canton-Massillon	$56,640	400
Youngstown-Warren	$56,090	840
Springfield	$55,940	140
Mansfield	$53,650	200

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Ohio

Job	Median yearly pay
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$51,520
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$61,760
Social and Human Service Assistants	$38,390
Healthcare Social Workers	$63,610
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$46,080
Rehabilitation Counselors	$42,620
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$61,120
Social Workers, All Other	$59,780

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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.