Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $46,770 -21% vs national
Median hourly $22.49
10th percentile $32,060
90th percentile $75,400
Employed locally 160
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,060
    25th
    $40,480
    50th (median)
    $46,770
    75th
    $63,640
    90th
    $75,400

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 58% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 42% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,950
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $70,340
    Wisconsin $62,470
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $62,250
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $60,860
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $60,610

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65,850
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,000
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,620
    Healthcare Social Workers$68,550
    Rehabilitation Counselors$44,240
    Community Health Workers$50,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Hilton Head Island, SC is $22.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.52 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island, SC is 21% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $32,060 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,480.