Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Carson City, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Carson City, NV

Median annual salary $70,740 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.01
10th percentile $52,970
90th percentile $97,780
Employed locally 40
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,970
    25th
    $55,580
    50th (median)
    $70,740
    75th
    $89,400
    90th
    $97,780

    Carson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,809 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 99% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 1% 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
    Reno, NV $60,400
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $59,110
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,100
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,310
    Jacksonville, FL $57,870
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $57,260

    Related occupations in Carson City, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65,250
    Community Health Workers$75,090
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,130
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$69,690
    Healthcare Social Workers$77,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Carson City, NV is $34.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.59 or more per hour.

    Is Carson 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 Carson City, NV is 19.5% 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 Carson City?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $52,970 per year in Carson City, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,580.