Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $60,040 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.87
10th percentile $42,030
90th percentile $90,380
Employed locally 1,290
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,030
    25th
    $48,860
    50th (median)
    $60,040
    75th
    $74,180
    90th
    $90,380

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 73% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 27% 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
    Napa, CA $73,960
    El Paso, TX $64,170
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,140
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $63,180
    Lexington Park, MD $63,100
    Grants Pass, OR $62,730

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,390
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $56,470
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,580
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,010
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,510
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $64,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Allentown, PA-NJ is $28.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.38 or more per hour.

    Is Allentown 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 Allentown, PA-NJ is 1.4% 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 Allentown?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $42,030 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,860.