Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $25.18 an hour ($52,370 a year). About 6,300 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($59,350). South Carolina ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.83 | $35,010 |
| 25% of workers | $20.71 | $43,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.18 | $52,370 |
| 75% of workers | $31.28 | $65,070 |
| 90% of workers | $39.14 | $81,420 |
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $58,920 | 1,260 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $56,780 | 300 |
| Florence | $55,340 | 200 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $54,760 | 1,070 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $53,260 | 890 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $49,630 | 200 |
| Sumter | $49,030 | 120 |
| Spartanburg | $43,810 | 550 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $60,340 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $51,800 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $38,550 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $60,840 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $35,990 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $39,930 |
| Community Health Workers | $47,970 |
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