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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Evansville, IN

Median annual salary $47,620 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.89
10th percentile $35,940
90th percentile $80,360
Employed locally 420
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,940
    25th
    $39,380
    50th (median)
    $47,620
    75th
    $63,640
    90th
    $80,360

    Evansville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,671 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 70% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 30% 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 Evansville, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,100
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52,030
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,430
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$50,860
    Health Education Specialists$47,750
    Rehabilitation Counselors$46,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Evansville, IN is $22.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.31 or more per hour.

    Is Evansville 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 Evansville, IN is 19.5% 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 Evansville?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,940 per year in Evansville, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,380.