Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $47,120 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $32,490
90th percentile $90,860
Employed locally 90
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,490
    25th
    $36,670
    50th (median)
    $47,120
    75th
    $60,350
    90th
    $90,860

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,670
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $74,160
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $73,470
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $72,380
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $71,700

    Related occupations in Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,760
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,720
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,970
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $42,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Hot Springs, AR is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.08 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs, AR is 20.4% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $32,490 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,670.