Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Kankakee, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kankakee, IL

Median annual salary $61,240 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.44
10th percentile $37,740
90th percentile $103,350
Employed locally 110
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,740
    25th
    $44,580
    50th (median)
    $61,240
    75th
    $76,520
    90th
    $103,350

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 90% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 10% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $71,530
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $69,510
    Amarillo, TX $66,930
    Gainesville, GA $66,190
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $63,180

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,700
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,050
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$54,550
    Rehabilitation Counselors$48,340
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Kankakee, IL is $29.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.53 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee 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 Kankakee, IL is 3.5% 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 Kankakee?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,740 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,580.