Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $52,270 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.13
10th percentile $41,960
90th percentile $66,750
Employed locally 230
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,960
    25th
    $45,770
    50th (median)
    $52,270
    75th
    $56,940
    90th
    $66,750

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 69% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 31% 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
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $61,800
    Fargo, ND-MN $61,680
    Mankato, MN $61,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,540
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $58,460
    Rochester, MN $57,700

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,790
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $68,920
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,280
    Social Workers, All Other $88,590
    Marriage and Family Therapists $67,610
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $48,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in St. Cloud, MN is $25.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.86 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud, MN is 11.7% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $41,960 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,770.