Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $51,550 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.79
10th percentile $34,020
90th percentile $86,540
Employed locally 70
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,020
    25th
    $39,900
    50th (median)
    $51,550
    75th
    $73,110
    90th
    $86,540

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 87% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 13% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $75,930
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $70,340
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $64,510
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $64,290
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $63,990
    Tucson, AZ $62,000

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $47,170
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,150
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,660
    Rehabilitation Counselors $41,370
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $45,510
    Healthcare Social Workers $49,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Sierra Vista, AZ is $24.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.28 or more per hour.

    Is Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista, AZ is 12.9% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $34,020 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,900.