Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $59,110 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.42
10th percentile $45,600
90th percentile $86,720
Employed locally 1,660
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,600
    25th
    $46,680
    50th (median)
    $59,110
    75th
    $76,260
    90th
    $86,720

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 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
    Carson City, NV $70,740
    Reno, NV $60,400
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,100
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,310
    Jacksonville, FL $57,870
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $57,260

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,430
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,880
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,300
    Healthcare Social Workers $75,800
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $74,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Las Vegas, NV is $28.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.09 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas, NV is 0.1% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $45,600 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,680.