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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $64,900 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.20
10th percentile $39,250
90th percentile $83,980
Employed locally 750
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,250
    25th
    $50,400
    50th (median)
    $64,900
    75th
    $76,510
    90th
    $83,980

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 102% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 2% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $75,930
    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
    Jacksonville, FL $57,870

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,360
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $49,090
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,730
    Healthcare Social Workers $71,130
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $46,970
    Social Workers, All Other $56,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Lakeland, FL is $31.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.88 or more per hour.

    Is Lakeland 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 Lakeland, FL is 9.6% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,250 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,400.