Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $66,130 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.79
10th percentile $45,720
90th percentile $85,140
Employed locally 1,070
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,720
    25th
    $48,570
    50th (median)
    $66,130
    75th
    $78,820
    90th
    $85,140

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 80% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 20% 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
    Logan, UT-ID $74,400
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $72,400
    Lewiston, ID-WA $68,290
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $66,440
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $66,400
    Midland, MI $66,090

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,930
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,300
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,230
    Healthcare Social Workers $71,930
    Rehabilitation Counselors $48,780
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $59,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Boise City, ID is $31.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.53 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City 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 Boise City, ID is 11.7% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $45,720 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,570.