Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Ohio
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Ohio earn a median salary of $55,200 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.7% vs the national median of $59,190. An estimated 16,770 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $48,120 to $60,250 depending on location.
$55,200
Avg median salary in Ohio
$60,250
Highest paying metro
$48,120
Lowest paying metro
16,770
Employed in Ohio
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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
inSubstance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | $60,250 | $49,600 | $72,790 | 1,120 |
| Sandusky, OH | $59,120 | $47,540 | $72,450 | 70 |
| Columbus, OH | $59,110 | $49,100 | $71,950 | 3,630 |
| Cleveland, OH | $58,710 | $47,530 | $66,380 | 2,950 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $57,660 | $47,300 | $71,250 | 3,450 |
| Canton, OH | $57,340 | $46,300 | $67,030 | 390 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $56,430 | $47,590 | $71,820 | 370 |
| Akron, OH | $56,340 | $47,370 | $73,870 | 970 |
| Toledo, OH | $55,990 | $47,040 | $64,310 | 890 |
| Springfield, OH | $55,900 | $45,740 | $66,210 | 130 |
| Youngstown, OH | $52,980 | $44,250 | $65,740 | 740 |
| Eastern Ohio | $52,770 | $46,020 | $64,330 | 400 |
| Lima, OH | $52,000 | $45,640 | $64,090 | 80 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $50,800 | $44,520 | $61,140 | 580 |
| Southern Ohio | $49,680 | $45,810 | $62,900 | 790 |
| Mansfield, OH | $48,120 | $43,410 | $63,120 | 210 |