Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,350 -25.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.32
10th percentile $38,060
90th percentile $62,900
Employed locally 90
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,060
    25th
    $38,380
    50th (median)
    $44,350
    75th
    $48,400
    90th
    $62,900

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$44,650
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59,390
    Social and Human Service Assistants$29,550
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$44,970
    Clergy$49,800
    Healthcare Social Workers$45,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Southwest Alabama is $21.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.52 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama 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 Southwest Alabama is 25.1% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,060 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,380.