Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,480 -31.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.46
10th percentile $35,210
90th percentile $47,910
Employed locally 100
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,210
    25th
    $37,140
    50th (median)
    $40,480
    75th
    $47,640
    90th
    $47,910

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,290
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,890
    Social and Human Service Assistants $30,370
    Healthcare Social Workers $50,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Northwest Alabama is $19.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.14 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama 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 Northwest Alabama is 31.6% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,210 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,140.