Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $54,320 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.12
10th percentile $34,060
90th percentile $90,110
Employed locally 110
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,060
    25th
    $44,350
    50th (median)
    $54,320
    75th
    $74,280
    90th
    $90,110

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 90% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 10% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $70,340
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $64,510
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $64,290
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $63,990
    Tucson, AZ $62,000

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,030
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$51,660
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,380
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$52,510
    Rehabilitation Counselors$48,510
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Yuma, AZ is $26.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.17 or more per hour.

    Is Yuma 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 Yuma, AZ is 8.2% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $34,060 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,350.