Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Illinois earn a median salary of $54,407 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.1% vs the national median of $59,190. An estimated 17,570 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $45,370 to $63,180 depending on location.
$54,407
Avg median salary in Illinois
$63,180
Highest paying metro
$45,370
Lowest paying metro
17,570
Employed in Illinois
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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
inSubstance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | $63,180 | $46,890 | $81,250 | 320 |
| Kankakee, IL | $61,240 | $44,580 | $76,520 | 110 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $61,150 | $47,980 | $83,770 | 14,010 |
| Springfield, IL | $60,600 | $46,890 | $77,630 | 310 |
| West Central Illinois | $56,580 | $46,960 | $69,670 | 410 |
| South Illinois | $55,060 | $46,790 | $62,940 | 430 |
| Peoria, IL | $52,740 | $46,630 | $72,380 | 410 |
| Northwest Illinois | $52,320 | $47,530 | $68,700 | 300 |
| Bloomington, IL | $50,170 | $41,750 | $76,040 | 300 |
| East Central Illinois | $47,830 | $42,670 | $63,010 | 320 |
| Rockford, IL | $46,640 | $45,540 | $59,190 | 530 |
| Decatur, IL | $45,370 | $45,370 | $61,170 | 120 |