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

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

Median annual salary $54,160 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.04
10th percentile $37,990
90th percentile $68,220
Employed locally 370
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,990
    25th
    $46,820
    50th (median)
    $54,160
    75th
    $61,040
    90th
    $68,220

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,690
    Social Workers, All Other $75,240
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,940
    Marriage and Family Therapists $73,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,540
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $45,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Southwest Minnesota is $26.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.56 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest 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 Southwest Minnesota is 8.5% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,990 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,820.