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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $50,650 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.35
10th percentile $37,670
90th percentile $76,140
Employed locally 890
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,670
    25th
    $41,720
    50th (median)
    $50,650
    75th
    $60,110
    90th
    $76,140

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 73% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 27% 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 Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,810
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,620
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,800
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,810
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,360
    Health Education Specialists $44,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Birmingham, AL is $24.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.80 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham 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 Birmingham, AL is 14.4% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,670 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,720.