Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,430 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.21
10th percentile $35,270
90th percentile $79,040
Employed locally 700
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,270
    25th
    $42,040
    50th (median)
    $52,430
    75th
    $67,270
    90th
    $79,040

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$44,610
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,050
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,460
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$62,440
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$48,120
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $25.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.57 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania is 11.4% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,270 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,040.