Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $54,020 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.97
10th percentile $40,410
90th percentile $76,220
Employed locally 300
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,410
    25th
    $45,990
    50th (median)
    $54,020
    75th
    $58,480
    90th
    $76,220

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 75% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 25% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $62,420
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $52,430
    Gadsden, AL $45,650

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,400
    Social and Human Service Assistants $35,870
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,530
    Community Health Workers $45,700
    Healthcare Social Workers $58,350
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $63,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Rapid City, SD is $25.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.20 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City 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 Rapid City, SD is 8.7% 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 Rapid City?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,410 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,990.