Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $66,400 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.92
10th percentile $42,850
90th percentile $89,890
Employed locally 110
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,850
    25th
    $53,120
    50th (median)
    $66,400
    75th
    $80,900
    90th
    $89,890

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$68,650
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,440
    Rehabilitation Counselors$47,140
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,860
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$59,760
    Healthcare Social Workers$56,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Southeast-Central Idaho is $31.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.04 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho 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 Southeast-Central Idaho is 12.2% above 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $42,850 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,120.