Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $46,640 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.42
10th percentile $37,670
90th percentile $77,250
Employed locally 530
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,670
    25th
    $45,540
    50th (median)
    $46,640
    75th
    $59,190
    90th
    $77,250

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 70% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 30% 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
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $74,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $71,530
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $69,510
    Amarillo, TX $66,930
    Gainesville, GA $66,190
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $63,180

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52,420
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,010
    Healthcare Social Workers$66,800
    Rehabilitation Counselors$50,950
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$50,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Rockford, IL is $22.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.75 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford 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 Rockford, IL is 21.2% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,670 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,540.