Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $67,950 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.67
10th percentile $43,580
90th percentile $84,760
Employed locally 300
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,580
    25th
    $63,160
    50th (median)
    $67,950
    75th
    $75,110
    90th
    $84,760

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 81% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 19% 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
    Bend, OR $82,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,950
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $71,530
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $68,550
    Midland, MI $66,090
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $64,900

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,750
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $68,480
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $69,200
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $66,110
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,060
    Rehabilitation Counselors $66,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Bismarck, ND is $32.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.25 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck 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 Bismarck, ND is 14.8% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $43,580 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,160.