Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,470 +36% vs national
Median hourly $38.69
10th percentile $52,380
90th percentile $118,030
Employed locally 290
National median $59,190

Compare Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Alaska stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
in
Alaska
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,380
    25th
    $63,670
    50th (median)
    $80,470
    75th
    $100,150
    90th
    $118,030

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Ogden, UT $81,300
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    Alaska $79,220
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750
    Boulder, CO $77,720

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $56,350
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,940
    Social Workers, All Other $60,880
    Community Health Workers $47,240
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $73,340
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $46,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Alaska is $38.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.05 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska 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 Alaska is 36% above 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 Alaska?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $52,380 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,670.