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

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

Median annual salary $41,630 -29.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.02
10th percentile $28,610
90th percentile $64,840
Employed locally 210
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,610
    25th
    $33,360
    50th (median)
    $41,630
    75th
    $53,970
    90th
    $64,840

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $46,000
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,220
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $61,200
    Social and Human Service Assistants $29,500
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,620
    Counselors, All Other $30,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Southwest Louisiana is $20.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.77 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana 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 Louisiana is 29.7% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $28,610 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,360.