Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $56,340 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.09
10th percentile $38,590
90th percentile $94,980
Employed locally 970
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,590
    25th
    $47,370
    50th (median)
    $56,340
    75th
    $73,870
    90th
    $94,980

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 79% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Ogden, UT $81,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    Alaska $79,220
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750

    Nearby metros — Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $60,250
    Sandusky, OH $59,120
    Columbus, OH $59,110
    Cleveland, OH $58,710
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $57,660
    Canton-Massillon, OH $57,340

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,520
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,720
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,860
    Healthcare Social Workers$61,980
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,740
    Rehabilitation Counselors$40,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Akron, OH is $27.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.08 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries?

    The median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Akron, OH is 4.8% below the national median of $59,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Akron?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,590 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,370.