Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Tennessee earn a median salary of $47,446 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.8% vs the national median of $59,190. An estimated 7,710 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $36,400 to $56,990 depending on location.
$47,446
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$56,990
Highest paying metro
$36,400
Lowest paying metro
7,710
Employed in Tennessee
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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, TN | $56,990 | $47,100 | $59,030 | 50 |
| Morristown, TN | $50,990 | $45,420 | $61,040 | 50 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $50,220 | $38,220 | $63,990 | 570 |
| Nashville, TN | $49,820 | $38,760 | $63,080 | 2,550 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $49,610 | $42,480 | $60,610 | 280 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $48,940 | $37,810 | $61,480 | 1,400 |
| West Tennessee | $47,870 | $34,480 | $51,180 | 340 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $47,600 | $35,930 | $58,750 | 420 |
| East Tennessee | $47,090 | $33,920 | $50,420 | 150 |
| Jackson, TN | $45,400 | $34,820 | $51,260 | 380 |
| Knoxville, TN | $45,400 | $36,250 | $57,760 | 880 |
| Johnson City, TN | $44,250 | $35,430 | $54,010 | 200 |
| North Central Tennessee | $43,660 | $35,780 | $54,110 | 270 |
| South Central Tennessee | $36,400 | $31,800 | $49,500 | 170 |