Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $52,430 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.21
10th percentile $37,150
90th percentile $74,510
Employed locally 670
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,150
    25th
    $44,560
    50th (median)
    $52,430
    75th
    $60,370
    90th
    $74,510

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $62,420
    Rapid City, SD $54,020
    Gadsden, AL $45,650

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,140
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,740
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,420
    Healthcare Social Workers $56,550
    Rehabilitation Counselors $55,240
    Health Education Specialists $54,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $25.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.08 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 11.4% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,150 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,560.