Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $33,380 -43.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.05
10th percentile $28,490
90th percentile $60,290
Employed locally 460
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,490
    25th
    $29,790
    50th (median)
    $33,380
    75th
    $43,690
    90th
    $60,290

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 42% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 58% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Alaska $79,220
    Flagstaff, AZ $75,930
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,670
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $73,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,950

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $52,680
    Counselors, All Other $46,000
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $68,920
    Social and Human Service Assistants $31,610
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,090
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $71,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Slidell, LA is $16.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.99 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell 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 Slidell, LA is 43.6% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $28,490 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,790.