Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $51,580 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.80
10th percentile $38,610
90th percentile $72,520
Employed locally 250
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,610
    25th
    $44,550
    50th (median)
    $51,580
    75th
    $60,890
    90th
    $72,520

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 62% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 38% 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
    Alaska $79,220
    Salem, OR $74,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,670
    Vallejo, CA $74,210
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $72,400

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,540
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,310
    Social and Human Service Assistants$33,260
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,960
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$52,350
    Health Education Specialists$71,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Huntsville, AL is $24.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.15 or more per hour.

    Is Huntsville 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 Huntsville, AL is 12.9% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,610 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,550.