Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $47,880 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.02
10th percentile $36,550
90th percentile $63,860
Employed locally 390
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,550
    25th
    $40,930
    50th (median)
    $47,880
    75th
    $55,350
    90th
    $63,860

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 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
    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 Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,410
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$41,620
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$47,340
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,000
    Healthcare Social Workers$56,120
    Rehabilitation Counselors$60,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Altoona, PA is $23.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.62 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona 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 Altoona, PA is 19.1% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,550 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,930.