Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $54,760 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.33
10th percentile $39,840
90th percentile $86,000
Employed locally 970
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,840
    25th
    $47,920
    50th (median)
    $54,760
    75th
    $73,290
    90th
    $86,000

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 65% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 35% 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
    Napa, CA $73,960
    El Paso, TX $64,170
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,140
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $63,180
    Lexington Park, MD $63,100
    Grants Pass, OR $62,730

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,110
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $68,010
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,810
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $65,510
    Clergy $55,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Lancaster, PA is $26.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.17 or more per hour.

    Is Lancaster 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 Lancaster, PA is 7.5% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,840 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,920.