Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $45,650 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $31,540
90th percentile $63,560
Employed locally 70
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,540
    25th
    $35,500
    50th (median)
    $45,650
    75th
    $56,620
    90th
    $63,560

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 86% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 14% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Alaska $79,220
    Salem, OR $74,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,670
    Vallejo, CA $74,210
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $72,400

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,120
    Social and Human Service Assistants $30,300
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,260
    Healthcare Social Workers $56,430
    Rehabilitation Counselors $38,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Gadsden, AL is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.71 or more per hour.

    Is Gadsden 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 Gadsden, AL is 22.9% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $31,540 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,500.