Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $57,700 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.74
10th percentile $41,480
90th percentile $71,760
Employed locally 300
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,480
    25th
    $48,840
    50th (median)
    $57,700
    75th
    $66,770
    90th
    $71,760

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 64% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 36% 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
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $61,800
    Fargo, ND-MN $61,680
    Mankato, MN $61,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,540
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $58,460
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $52,430

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Workers, All Other$78,840
    Social and Human Service Assistants$48,860
    Healthcare Social Workers$80,130
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63,810
    Health Education Specialists$78,360
    Rehabilitation Counselors$57,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Rochester, MN is $27.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.56 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester 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 Rochester, MN is 2.5% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $41,480 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,840.