Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $64,610 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.06
10th percentile $43,370
90th percentile $90,240
Employed locally 250
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,370
    25th
    $48,010
    50th (median)
    $64,610
    75th
    $76,390
    90th
    $90,240

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 84% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 16% 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
    Logan, UT-ID $74,400
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $72,400
    Lewiston, ID-WA $68,290
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $66,440
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $66,400
    Boise City, ID $66,130

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,500
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,920
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,450
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,900
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $42,340
    Health Education Specialists $57,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Idaho Falls, ID is $31.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.95 or more per hour.

    Is Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls, ID is 9.2% above 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $43,370 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,010.