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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,330 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.71
10th percentile $32,250
90th percentile $63,330
Employed locally 240
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,250
    25th
    $36,400
    50th (median)
    $49,330
    75th
    $54,310
    90th
    $63,330

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $40,760
    Counselors, All Other $44,480
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,560
    Social and Human Service Assistants $28,000
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,030
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $52,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Northeast Louisiana is $23.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.29 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Louisiana 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 Northeast Louisiana is 16.7% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $32,250 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,400.