Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in United States
The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary is $59,350 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary by region
Pay trend
Up 7.3% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary FAQs
What is the average Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in United States?
The median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in United States is $59,350 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $38,940 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $97,590 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $59,350.
Do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Washington is among the highest at $68,910, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.