Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $39,990 -32.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.22
10th percentile $32,590
90th percentile $105,530
Employed locally 250
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,590
    25th
    $33,640
    50th (median)
    $39,990
    75th
    $60,640
    90th
    $105,530

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 65% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 35% 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
    Williamsport, PA $54,000
    Jackson, MS $50,510
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $48,940
    Hattiesburg, MS $34,560

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,380
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,330
    Social and Human Service Assistants $33,330
    Healthcare Social Workers $58,200
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $57,240
    Social Workers, All Other $94,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Gulfport, MS is $19.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.30 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport 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 Gulfport, MS is 32.4% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $32,590 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,640.