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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $60,350 +2% vs national
Median hourly $29.01
10th percentile $44,810
90th percentile $86,080
Employed locally 1,200
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,810
    25th
    $50,180
    50th (median)
    $60,350
    75th
    $71,300
    90th
    $86,080

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 63% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 37% 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
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $58,590

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,960
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,540
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,460
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $59,600
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,520
    Rehabilitation Counselors $47,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Raleigh, NC is $29.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.45 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC is 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $44,810 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,180.