Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,800 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.83
10th percentile $45,900
90th percentile $141,660
Employed locally 300
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,900
    25th
    $50,750
    50th (median)
    $55,800
    75th
    $76,070
    90th
    $141,660

    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

    Related occupations in Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,750
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,180
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,900
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $54,430
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $69,350
    Clergy $60,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Hawaii / Kauai is $26.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.00 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai 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 Hawaii / Kauai is 5.7% 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 Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $45,900 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,750.