Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Northwestern Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,370 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.43
10th percentile $33,640
90th percentile $81,240
Employed locally 130
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,640
    25th
    $47,060
    50th (median)
    $65,370
    75th
    $74,930
    90th
    $81,240

    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 Northwestern Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,320
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,850
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $59,010
    Rehabilitation Counselors $46,280
    Healthcare Social Workers $71,240
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $56,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Northwestern Idaho is $31.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.96 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Idaho 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 Northwestern Idaho 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 Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $33,640 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,060.