Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $57,870 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.82
10th percentile $39,300
90th percentile $102,430
Employed locally 1,980
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,300
    25th
    $47,160
    50th (median)
    $57,870
    75th
    $74,230
    90th
    $102,430

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 75% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 25% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $75,930
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $64,900
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $61,660
    Punta Gorda, FL $59,330
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $58,880
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,200

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,950
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $50,720
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,400
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,650
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $52,250
    Social Workers, All Other $55,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Jacksonville, FL is $27.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.70 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, FL is 2.2% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,300 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,160.