Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,990 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.03
10th percentile $35,720
90th percentile $84,120
Employed locally 770
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,720
    25th
    $39,690
    50th (median)
    $49,990
    75th
    $67,620
    90th
    $84,120

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,600
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,340
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,270
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $69,680
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,330
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $24.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.24 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania is 15.5% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,720 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,690.