Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,760 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.81
10th percentile $43,200
90th percentile $75,170
Employed locally 370
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,200
    25th
    $49,460
    50th (median)
    $55,760
    75th
    $63,370
    90th
    $75,170

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,920
    Social Workers, All Other $86,640
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $45,970
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,250
    Marriage and Family Therapists $70,090
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $90,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Southeast Minnesota is $26.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.90 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Minnesota 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 Minnesota is 5.8% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $43,200 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,460.