Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $61,160 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.40
10th percentile $48,430
90th percentile $84,430
Employed locally 90
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,430
    25th
    $52,560
    50th (median)
    $61,160
    75th
    $66,930
    90th
    $84,430

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 96% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 4% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,670
    Albany, OR $67,590
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $64,900
    Ithaca, NY $64,480
    Syracuse, NY $63,170
    Kingston, NY $61,360

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,140
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,710
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,320
    Healthcare Social Workers $48,530
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $87,530
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $62,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Elmira, NY is $29.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.42 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira 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 Elmira, NY is 3.3% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $48,430 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,560.