Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Palm Bay, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL

Median annual salary $55,430 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.65
10th percentile $38,150
90th percentile $88,220
Employed locally 350
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,150
    25th
    $46,960
    50th (median)
    $55,430
    75th
    $65,550
    90th
    $88,220

    Palm Bay economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,817 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 73% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 27% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Flagstaff, AZ $75,930
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $64,900
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $61,660
    Punta Gorda, FL $59,330
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $58,880
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,200

    Related occupations in Palm Bay, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,770
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,280
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,810
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,880
    Social Workers, All Other$54,080
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$47,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Palm Bay, FL is $26.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.65 or more per hour.

    Is Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay, FL is 6.4% 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 Palm Bay?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,150 per year in Palm Bay, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,960.