Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Eugene-Springfield
In Eugene-Springfield (OR), the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $31.36 an hour ($65,220 a year). About 1,040 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($59,350). It is 13% lower than the Oregon median ($74,590).
Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Eugene-Springfield (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.63 | $47,070 |
| 25% of workers | $27.09 | $56,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.36 | $65,220 |
| 75% of workers | $37.91 | $78,860 |
| 90% of workers | $47.76 | $99,330 |
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | $78,910 | 110 |
| Salem | $78,870 | 560 |
| Corvallis | $75,700 | 170 |
| Bend | $75,470 | 590 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $75,420 | 4,640 |
| Grants Pass | $73,550 | 140 |
| Medford | $68,990 | 340 |
| Eugene-Springfield (this page) | $65,220 | 1,040 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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)
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