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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

Median annual salary $48,680 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.40
10th percentile $30,550
90th percentile $68,440
Employed locally 150
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,550
    25th
    $39,370
    50th (median)
    $48,680
    75th
    $58,270
    90th
    $68,440

    Daphne economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,019 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 65% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 35% 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 Daphne, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,030
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$45,870
    Healthcare Social Workers$58,130
    Social and Human Service Assistants$34,070
    Clergy$52,820
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$56,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Daphne, AL is $23.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.15 or more per hour.

    Is Daphne 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 Daphne, AL is 17.8% 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 Daphne?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $30,550 per year in Daphne, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,370.