Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $60,330 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.01
10th percentile $39,160
90th percentile $118,350
Employed locally 100
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,160
    25th
    $41,970
    50th (median)
    $60,330
    75th
    $72,960
    90th
    $118,350

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 92% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 8% 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
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $73,300
    Bellingham, WA $71,250
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $70,080
    Farmington, NM $68,700
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $68,550

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,400
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,600
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,080
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,400
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $54,370
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Elkhart, IN is $29.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.13 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart 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 Elkhart, IN is 1.9% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,160 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,970.