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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $47,910 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.04
10th percentile $33,920
90th percentile $76,390
Employed locally 280
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,920
    25th
    $40,010
    50th (median)
    $47,910
    75th
    $59,290
    90th
    $76,390

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 80% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 20% 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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,080
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,560
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,780
    Healthcare Social Workers $72,680
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $49,960
    Health Education Specialists $67,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Lafayette, IN is $23.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.26 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette 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 Lafayette, IN is 19.1% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $33,920 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,010.