Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $65,070 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.28
10th percentile $40,860
90th percentile $87,500
Employed locally 170
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,860
    25th
    $52,530
    50th (median)
    $65,070
    75th
    $76,080
    90th
    $87,500

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 102% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 2% above 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
    Logan, UT-ID $74,400
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $72,400
    Lewiston, ID-WA $68,290
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $66,440
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $66,400
    Boise City, ID $66,130

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,160
    Rehabilitation Counselors $37,630
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $55,540
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $44,820
    Healthcare Social Workers $70,940
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Pocatello, ID is $31.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.17 or more per hour.

    Is Pocatello 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 Pocatello, ID is 9.9% above 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,860 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,530.