Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Pinehurst, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC

Median annual salary $53,660 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.80
10th percentile $41,750
90th percentile $86,120
Employed locally 90
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,750
    25th
    $46,120
    50th (median)
    $53,660
    75th
    $70,710
    90th
    $86,120

    Pinehurst economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,837 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 65% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 35% 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
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,950
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $71,530
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $67,680
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $63,850
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $60,350

    Related occupations in Pinehurst, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52,420
    Rehabilitation Counselors$33,290
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$51,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants$42,090
    Healthcare Social Workers$59,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Pinehurst, NC is $25.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.26 or more per hour.

    Is Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst, NC is 9.3% 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 Pinehurst?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $41,750 per year in Pinehurst, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,120.