Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 20 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $54,349 per year on average across 20 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.2% vs the national median of $59,190. An estimated 29,670 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $47,880 to $60,210 depending on location.
$54,349
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$60,210
Highest paying metro
$47,880
Lowest paying metro
29,670
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA | $60,210 | $47,830 | $74,960 | 1,160 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $60,040 | $48,860 | $74,180 | 1,290 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $59,990 | $48,610 | $76,700 | 12,860 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $58,760 | $47,750 | $70,510 | 5,400 |
| York, PA | $57,780 | $47,840 | $71,780 | 730 |
| Lebanon, PA | $56,870 | $49,130 | $68,130 | 210 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $56,430 | $46,910 | $68,430 | 110 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $55,910 | $43,390 | $64,620 | 930 |
| Reading, PA | $55,840 | $48,330 | $68,140 | 710 |
| State College, PA | $55,600 | $43,680 | $64,670 | 280 |
| Lancaster, PA | $54,760 | $47,920 | $73,290 | 970 |
| Williamsport, PA | $54,000 | $44,620 | $65,620 | 170 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $53,360 | $46,260 | $68,360 | 170 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania | $52,430 | $42,040 | $67,270 | 700 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $50,080 | $42,530 | $69,430 | 640 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania | $49,990 | $39,690 | $67,620 | 770 |
| Scranton, PA | $49,780 | $42,860 | $65,060 | 1,230 |
| Erie, PA | $49,160 | $43,480 | $60,340 | 670 |
| Johnstown, PA | $48,100 | $41,950 | $61,980 | 280 |
| Altoona, PA | $47,880 | $40,930 | $55,350 | 390 |