Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $53,800 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.87
10th percentile $34,340
90th percentile $78,730
Employed locally 400
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,340
    25th
    $46,000
    50th (median)
    $53,800
    75th
    $63,210
    90th
    $78,730

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 84% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 16% 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
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,950
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $71,530
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $67,680
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $63,850
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $60,350

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,310
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,430
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,130
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,760
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $64,340
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $54,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Winston, NC is $25.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.20 or more per hour.

    Is Winston 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 Winston, NC is 9.1% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $34,340 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,000.