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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $50,430 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.25
10th percentile $37,930
90th percentile $81,400
Employed locally 510
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,930
    25th
    $45,980
    50th (median)
    $50,430
    75th
    $62,950
    90th
    $81,400

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 69% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 31% 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 Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,070
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,560
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,550
    Social Workers, All Other $50,480
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $47,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Pensacola, FL is $24.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.47 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola 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 Pensacola, FL is 14.8% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,930 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,980.