Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $50,690 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.37
10th percentile $33,850
90th percentile $87,840
Employed locally 3,910
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,850
    25th
    $41,980
    50th (median)
    $50,690
    75th
    $65,290
    90th
    $87,840

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 71% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 29% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $75,930
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $64,900
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $61,660
    Punta Gorda, FL $59,330
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $58,880
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,200

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$42,160
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$54,100
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,750
    Healthcare Social Workers$64,400
    Social Workers, All Other$65,770
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Tampa, FL is $24.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.12 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa 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 Tampa, FL is 14.4% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $33,850 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,980.