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

In South Dakota, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $25.79 an hour ($53,650 a year). About 1,710 people work in this job there.

$25.79Median hourly pay

$45,650–$62,660Middle half of workers, yearly

1,710People in this job in South Dakota

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($59,350). South Dakota ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$18.85	$39,210
25% of workers	$21.95	$45,650
Half of workers (median)	$25.79	$53,650
75% of workers	$30.13	$62,660
90% of workers	$32.22	$67,010

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Sioux Falls	$57,080	760
Rapid City	$47,620	350

South Dakota unemployment rate: 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 South Dakota

Job	Median yearly pay
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$51,100
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$51,830
Social and Human Service Assistants	$38,350
Healthcare Social Workers	$57,510

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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.