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

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

Median annual salary $52,320 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.16
10th percentile $41,500
90th percentile $98,640
Employed locally 300
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,500
    25th
    $47,530
    50th (median)
    $52,320
    75th
    $68,700
    90th
    $98,640

    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 Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,130
    Social and Human Service Assistants$42,550
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,200
    Rehabilitation Counselors$51,270
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$62,370
    Healthcare Social Workers$61,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Northwest Illinois is $25.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.54 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois 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 Illinois is 11.6% 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 Illinois?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $41,500 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,530.