Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baton Rouge, LA

Median annual salary $47,890 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.02
10th percentile $31,620
90th percentile $71,870
Employed locally 1,210
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,620
    25th
    $36,950
    50th (median)
    $47,890
    75th
    $59,290
    90th
    $71,870

    Baton Rouge economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 69% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 31% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $75,930
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,670
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $73,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,950

    Related occupations in Baton Rouge, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$70,320
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$51,810
    Social and Human Service Assistants$34,440
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,510
    Counselors, All Other$45,670
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Baton Rouge, LA is $23.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.52 or more per hour.

    Is Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge, LA 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 Baton Rouge?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $31,620 per year in Baton Rouge, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,950.