Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $49,900 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.99
10th percentile $35,600
90th percentile $68,350
Employed locally 330
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,600
    25th
    $39,940
    50th (median)
    $49,900
    75th
    $55,600
    90th
    $68,350

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 86% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 14% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Alaska $79,220
    Salem, OR $74,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,670
    Vallejo, CA $74,210
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $72,400

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,720
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,630
    Social and Human Service Assistants$33,500
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,300
    Health Education Specialists$59,840
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$59,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Mobile, AL is $23.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.65 or more per hour.

    Is Mobile 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 Mobile, AL is 15.7% below 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,600 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,940.