Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Louisiana

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Louisiana earn a median salary of $40,617 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -31.4% vs the national median of $59,190. An estimated 6,590 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $33,380 to $49,330 depending on location.

$40,617 Avg median salary in Louisiana
$49,330 Highest paying metro
$33,380 Lowest paying metro
6,590 Employed in Louisiana

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      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries by city in Louisiana

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Northeast Louisiana $49,330 $36,400 $54,310 240
      Baton Rouge, LA $47,890 $36,950 $59,290 1,210
      Monroe, LA $43,000 $34,460 $51,890 360
      Lafayette, LA $41,810 $33,640 $55,200 620
      Shreveport, LA $41,670 $34,870 $55,810 470
      Southwest Louisiana $41,630 $33,360 $53,970 210
      New Orleans, LA $41,020 $35,890 $51,980 1,500
      Houma, LA $39,300 $39,300 $39,300 500
      Lake Charles, LA $39,170 $22,220 $49,040 340
      Alexandria, LA $37,130 $23,260 $52,040 320
      Central Louisiana $36,640 $32,340 $52,000 220
      Hammond, LA $36,050 $34,610 $54,870 140
      Slidell, LA $33,380 $29,790 $43,690 460

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