Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $63,180 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.38
10th percentile $41,480
90th percentile $105,720
Employed locally 320
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,480
    25th
    $46,890
    50th (median)
    $63,180
    75th
    $81,250
    90th
    $105,720

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 98% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 2% 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
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $74,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $71,530
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $69,510
    Amarillo, TX $66,930
    Gainesville, GA $66,190
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $63,170

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,040
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,020
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,400
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,360
    Community Health Workers $38,720
    Rehabilitation Counselors $48,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Champaign, IL is $30.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.07 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign 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 Champaign, IL is 6.7% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $41,480 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,890.