Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Lewiston, ID-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston, ID-WA

Median annual salary $68,290 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.83
10th percentile $44,430
90th percentile $81,380
Employed locally 60
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,430
    25th
    $54,950
    50th (median)
    $68,290
    75th
    $76,330
    90th
    $81,380

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 97% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 3% 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
    Logan, UT-ID $74,400
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $72,400
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $66,440
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $66,400
    Boise City, ID $66,130
    Midland, MI $66,090

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ID-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$47,780
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65,740
    Rehabilitation Counselors$45,970
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$56,200
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49,800
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$64,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Lewiston, ID-WA is $32.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.29 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston 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 Lewiston, ID-WA is 15.4% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $44,430 per year in Lewiston, ID-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,950.