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

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

Median annual salary $65,340 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.41
10th percentile $46,780
90th percentile $104,000
Employed locally 60
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,780
    25th
    $52,370
    50th (median)
    $65,340
    75th
    $82,180
    90th
    $104,000

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$45,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$69,390
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,700
    Healthcare Social Workers$54,350
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$37,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Northwest Nebraska is $31.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.29 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Nebraska 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 Nebraska is 10.4% above 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $46,780 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,370.