Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $63,720 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.63
10th percentile $46,290
90th percentile $108,240
Employed locally 820
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,290
    25th
    $52,440
    50th (median)
    $63,720
    75th
    $79,870
    90th
    $108,240

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 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
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $76,240
    Salem, OR $74,810
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $72,550
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $71,700

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,710
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,120
    Clergy$54,830
    Social Workers, All Other$59,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,040
    Rehabilitation Counselors$53,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Eugene, OR is $30.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.76 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene 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 Eugene, OR is 7.7% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $46,290 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,440.