Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Minot, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minot, ND

Median annual salary $63,340 +7% vs national
Median hourly $30.45
10th percentile $38,710
90th percentile $76,980
Employed locally 90
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,710
    25th
    $42,790
    50th (median)
    $63,340
    75th
    $69,690
    90th
    $76,980

    Minot economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,195 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
    Bend, OR $82,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,950
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $71,530
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $68,550
    Bismarck, ND $67,950
    Midland, MI $66,090

    Related occupations in Minot, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,300
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,330
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $72,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Minot, ND is $30.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.54 or more per hour.

    Is Minot 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 Minot, ND is 7% 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 Minot?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,710 per year in Minot, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,790.