Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $49,950 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.01
10th percentile $37,690
90th percentile $78,360
Employed locally 410
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,690
    25th
    $45,020
    50th (median)
    $49,950
    75th
    $64,010
    90th
    $78,360

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 85% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 15% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $75,930
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $64,900
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $61,660
    Punta Gorda, FL $59,330
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $58,880
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,200

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$50,080
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,600
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,870
    Social Workers, All Other$69,120
    Healthcare Social Workers$69,130
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$61,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Gainesville, FL is $24.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.98 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville 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 Gainesville, FL is 15.6% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,690 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,020.