Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $57,320 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.56
10th percentile $39,050
90th percentile $85,110
Employed locally 630
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,050
    25th
    $48,270
    50th (median)
    $57,320
    75th
    $68,590
    90th
    $85,110

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 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
    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
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,950
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $71,530
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $67,680
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $63,850
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $60,350

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,550
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,320
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,820
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,160
    Rehabilitation Counselors $45,260
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $56,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Asheville, NC is $27.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.12 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville 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 Asheville, NC is 3.2% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,050 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,270.