Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
Occupation
$59,190
National Median Salary
$28.46
Median Hourly Wage
440,380
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2017-2024)
+36.7%
7 Year Change
$43,300
2017 Median
$59,190
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Colleges | $84,770 | 270 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $82,290 | — |
| Insurance Carriers | $81,630 | 1,040 |
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $81,630 | 990 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $80,710 | 90 |
Top Paying States for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $79,220 | 1,060 |
| New Mexico | $70,770 | 2,070 |
| Oregon | $69,660 | 6,410 |
| North Dakota | $66,450 | 1,180 |
| District of Columbia | $66,140 | 980 |
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Junior Colleges
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
Insurance Carriers
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
Offices of Physicians
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly