Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Jonesboro, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jonesboro, AR

Median annual salary $58,940 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.34
10th percentile $35,760
90th percentile $102,400
Employed locally 240
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,760
    25th
    $37,000
    50th (median)
    $58,940
    75th
    $78,730
    90th
    $102,400

    Jonesboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,478 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 106% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 6% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,670
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $74,160
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $73,470
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $72,380
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $71,700

    Related occupations in Jonesboro, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,080
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,310
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,390
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$43,740
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$63,750
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$54,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Jonesboro, AR is $28.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.85 or more per hour.

    Is Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro, AR is 0.4% 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 Jonesboro?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,760 per year in Jonesboro, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,000.