Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$59,190
↑ 36.7% since 2017
Median Salary Over Time
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 36.7% since 2017 ($43,300 → $59,190)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $59,190
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,190 | +10.2% |
| 2023 | $53,710 | +8.0% |
| 2022 | $49,710 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $48,520 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | $47,660 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | $46,240 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | $44,630 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | $43,300 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.