Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Anniston, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anniston-Oxford, AL

Median annual salary $47,920 -19% vs national
Median hourly $23.04
10th percentile $34,250
90th percentile $73,570
Employed locally 90
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,250
    25th
    $37,010
    50th (median)
    $47,920
    75th
    $55,530
    90th
    $73,570

    Anniston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,826 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 86% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 14% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Alaska $79,220
    Salem, OR $74,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,670
    Vallejo, CA $74,210
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $72,400

    Related occupations in Anniston, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$49,360
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$44,650
    Social and Human Service Assistants$31,090
    Healthcare Social Workers$57,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Anniston, AL is $23.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.43 or more per hour.

    Is Anniston 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 Anniston, AL is 19% 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 Anniston?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $34,250 per year in Anniston, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,010.