Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Columbus
In Columbus (OH), the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $28.54 an hour ($59,370 a year). About 3,890 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($59,350). It is 2% higher than the Ohio median ($58,360).
Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Columbus (OH)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.64 | $40,840 |
| 25% of workers | $23.49 | $48,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.54 | $59,370 |
| 75% of workers | $34.24 | $71,220 |
| 90% of workers | $42.55 | $88,500 |
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 (this page) | $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 Columbus (OH)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $58,460 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $62,080 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $42,190 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $65,280 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $47,820 |
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