Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $30.72 an hour ($63,890 a year). About 6,320 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($59,350). Utah ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.02 | $35,410 |
| 25% of workers | $18.77 | $39,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.72 | $63,890 |
| 75% of workers | $44.98 | $93,560 |
| 90% of workers | $51.00 | $106,080 |
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Logan | $72,580 | 170 |
| St. George | $72,510 | 440 |
| Ogden | $69,590 | 1,070 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $63,100 | 2,720 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $56,260 | 1,470 |
Utah unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Utah
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $39,930 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $61,320 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $84,980 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $52,000 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,150 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $50,770 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $66,440 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $43,900 |
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