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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$64,100
Median Annual
$58,130
Total Workforce
378,440
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Anchorage, AK | $90,940 | 670 |
| #2 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $90,340 | 100 |
| #3 | Alaska | $88,870 | 1,060 |
| #4 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $88,330 | 2,600 |
| #5 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $85,680 | 190 |
| #6 | Boulder, CO | $85,330 | 920 |
| #7 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $83,510 | 290 |
| #8 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $83,140 | 8,080 |
| #9 | Vallejo, CA | $82,490 | 570 |
| #10 | Ogden, UT | $82,310 | 800 |
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