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

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

Median annual salary $57,300 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.55
10th percentile $43,120
90th percentile $70,580
Employed locally 550
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,120
    25th
    $51,110
    50th (median)
    $57,300
    75th
    $60,570
    90th
    $70,580

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $66,560
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,670
    Social Workers, All Other $75,670
    Rehabilitation Counselors $42,680
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $51,130
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Northwest Minnesota is $27.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.11 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest 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 Northwest Minnesota is 3.2% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $43,120 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,110.