Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Eastern Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,270 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.98
10th percentile $46,600
90th percentile $91,790
Employed locally 330
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,600
    25th
    $48,510
    50th (median)
    $60,270
    75th
    $76,340
    90th
    $91,790

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $49,890
    Clergy $63,440
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,130
    Social Workers, All Other $66,180
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $73,890
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $80,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Eastern Oregon is $28.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.17 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Oregon 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 Eastern Oregon is 1.8% 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $46,600 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,510.