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

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

Median annual salary $52,820 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.39
10th percentile $41,380
90th percentile $70,110
Employed locally 200
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,380
    25th
    $46,390
    50th (median)
    $52,820
    75th
    $60,790
    90th
    $70,110

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,110
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,500
    Social Workers, All Other $74,220
    Marriage and Family Therapists $68,970
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $61,300
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Northeast Minnesota is $25.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.87 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Minnesota 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 Minnesota is 10.8% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $41,380 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,390.