Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $75,930 +28.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.51
10th percentile $48,420
90th percentile $109,390
Employed locally 150
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,420
    25th
    $54,360
    50th (median)
    $75,930
    75th
    $88,100
    90th
    $109,390

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 109% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 9% above 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $70,340
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $64,510
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $64,290
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $63,990
    Tucson, AZ $62,000
    Yuma, AZ $54,320

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$52,310
    Social and Human Service Assistants$40,600
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,320
    Rehabilitation Counselors$48,480
    Healthcare Social Workers$70,450
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Flagstaff, AZ is $36.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.53 or more per hour.

    Is Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff, AZ is 28.3% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $48,420 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,360.