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

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

Median annual salary $46,330 -21.7% vs national

Median hourly $22.28

10th percentile $33,980

90th percentile $78,070

Employed locally 150

National median $59,190

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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

Southern South Carolina

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$33,980

25th

$42,860

50th (median)

$46,330

75th

$56,170

90th

$78,070

Top-paying metros for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

Metro area	Median 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 South Carolina

Occupation	Median salary
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$50,850
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$50,490
Social and Human Service Assistants	$39,870
Rehabilitation Counselors	$34,740
Healthcare Social Workers	$61,310

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Southern South Carolina is $22.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.75 or more per hour.

Is Southern South Carolina 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 South Carolina is 21.7% 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 South Carolina?

Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $33,980 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,860.