Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $47,990 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.07
10th percentile $37,370
90th percentile $76,000
Employed locally 4,000
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,370
    25th
    $41,980
    50th (median)
    $47,990
    75th
    $60,680
    90th
    $76,000

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 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
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $74,160
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $73,300
    Bellingham, WA $71,250
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $70,080
    Farmington, NM $68,700
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $68,550

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,690
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,980
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,890
    Health Education Specialists $60,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Indianapolis, IN is $23.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.13 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, IN is 18.9% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,370 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,980.