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

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

Median annual salary $49,570 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.83
10th percentile $25,970
90th percentile $89,640
Employed locally 100
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,970
    25th
    $34,990
    50th (median)
    $49,570
    75th
    $69,880
    90th
    $89,640

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $43,950
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,880
    Healthcare Social Workers $43,680
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $50,380
    Social and Human Service Assistants $34,990
    Rehabilitation Counselors $34,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Southwest Oklahoma is $23.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.71 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma is 16.3% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $25,970 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,990.