Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $61,320 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.48
10th percentile $50,790
90th percentile $73,070
Employed locally 440
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,790
    25th
    $53,440
    50th (median)
    $61,320
    75th
    $61,320
    90th
    $73,070

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 82% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 18% 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
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $61,800
    Fargo, ND-MN $61,680
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,540
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $58,460
    Rochester, MN $57,700
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $52,430

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,540
    Marriage and Family Therapists $81,020
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,300
    Social Workers, All Other $78,350
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,340
    Healthcare Social Workers $78,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Mankato, MN is $29.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.35 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato 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 Mankato, MN is 3.6% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $50,790 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,440.