Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $79,830 +34.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.38
10th percentile $57,110
90th percentile $131,380
Employed locally 670
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,110
    25th
    $67,020
    50th (median)
    $79,830
    75th
    $96,220
    90th
    $131,380

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 83% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 17% 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
    Alaska $79,220
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750
    Boulder, CO $77,720

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,950
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $68,120
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $67,540
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $67,190
    North Dakota $66,450

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,040
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,200
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $80,110
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $76,650
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,080
    Social Workers, All Other $64,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Anchorage, AK is $38.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.61 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage 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 Anchorage, AK is 34.9% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $57,110 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,020.