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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $51,070 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.55
10th percentile $36,990
90th percentile $79,570
Employed locally 150
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,990
    25th
    $44,650
    50th (median)
    $51,070
    75th
    $59,630
    90th
    $79,570

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 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
    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 Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,710
    Social and Human Service Assistants $34,670
    Healthcare Social Workers $47,320
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Decatur, AL is $24.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.36 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur 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 Decatur, AL is 13.7% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,990 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,650.