Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Mississippi
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Mississippi earn a median salary of $44,100 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -25.5% vs the national median of $59,190. An estimated 2,040 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $34,560 to $50,510 depending on location.
$44,100
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$50,510
Highest paying metro
$34,560
Lowest paying metro
2,040
Employed in Mississippi
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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
inSubstance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $50,510 | $39,180 | $55,170 | 630 |
| Lower West Mississippi | $48,170 | $45,700 | $50,730 | 150 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $45,790 | $39,350 | $57,290 | 460 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $45,690 | $39,150 | $55,370 | 230 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $43,990 | $32,040 | $55,180 | 190 |
| Gulfport, MS | $39,990 | $33,640 | $60,640 | 250 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $34,560 | $33,830 | $43,290 | 130 |