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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Punta Gorda, FL

Median annual salary $59,330 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.52
10th percentile $39,160
90th percentile $84,690
Employed locally 100
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,160
    25th
    $47,410
    50th (median)
    $59,330
    75th
    $73,460
    90th
    $84,690

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 90% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 10% 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
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $58,880
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,200
    Jacksonville, FL $57,870

    Related occupations in Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $70,460
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,440
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,140
    Social Workers, All Other $50,610
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $45,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Punta Gorda, FL is $28.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.83 or more per hour.

    Is Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda, FL is 0.2% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,160 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,410.