Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $47,900 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.03
10th percentile $35,520
90th percentile $75,790
Employed locally 790
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,520
    25th
    $39,840
    50th (median)
    $47,900
    75th
    $64,930
    90th
    $75,790

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 78% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 22% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,950
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $72,550
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $70,080
    Monroe, MI $66,370
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $63,760
    Modesto, CA $62,300

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$50,020
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,490
    Healthcare Social Workers$53,480
    Social and Human Service Assistants$37,500
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$47,790
    Community Health Workers$44,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Springfield, MO is $23.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.17 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield 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 Springfield, MO is 19.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,520 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,840.