Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Provo, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT

Median annual salary $60,170 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.93
10th percentile $33,820
90th percentile $103,960
Employed locally 930
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,820
    25th
    $36,950
    50th (median)
    $60,170
    75th
    $82,350
    90th
    $103,960

    Provo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,745 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 62% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 38% 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
    Ogden, UT $81,300
    Logan, UT-ID $74,400
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $67,540
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $66,400
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $65,990
    Utah $65,920

    Related occupations in Provo, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,480
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,680
    Marriage and Family Therapists $91,170
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $44,180
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,070
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Provo, UT is $28.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.05 or more per hour.

    Is Provo 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 Provo, UT is 1.7% 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 Provo?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $33,820 per year in Provo, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,950.