Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $60,400 +2% vs national
Median hourly $29.04
10th percentile $40,750
90th percentile $96,700
Employed locally 400
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,750
    25th
    $48,280
    50th (median)
    $60,400
    75th
    $71,260
    90th
    $96,700

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 71% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 29% 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
    Carson City, NV $70,740
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $59,110
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,100
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,310
    Jacksonville, FL $57,870
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $57,260

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,710
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58,290
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$53,900
    Healthcare Social Workers$78,020
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,090
    Rehabilitation Counselors$73,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Reno, NV is $29.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.12 or more per hour.

    Is Reno 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 Reno, NV 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,750 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,280.