Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,680 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.89
10th percentile $36,750
90th percentile $77,490
Employed locally 790
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,750
    25th
    $45,810
    50th (median)
    $49,680
    75th
    $62,900
    90th
    $77,490

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,090
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,430
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,770
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,180
    Rehabilitation Counselors $44,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Southern Ohio is $23.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.37 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio 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 Southern Ohio is 16.1% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,750 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,810.