AL · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1018

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Alabama

Median Annual Salary $48,880 -17% below national average (national: $59,190)
$52,120Mean Annual
$24Median Hourly
3,340Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$48,880
$35,940
10th pct.
$73,050
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$35,940$17.28
25th percentile$40,480$19.46
50th percentile (median)$48,880$23.50
75th percentile$58,540$28.15
90th percentile (top earners)$73,050$35.12
Mean (average)$52,120$25.06

How Alabama Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Alabama
Alabama (current) $48,880
Alaska $79,220 +62%
New Mexico $70,770 +45%
Oregon $69,660 +43%
North Dakota $66,450 +36%
District of Columbia $66,140 +35%
Utah $65,920 +35%
Idaho $65,240 +33%
New Jersey $64,710 +32%

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Related Occupations in Alabama

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Computer User Support Specialists $48,860 7,430
Surgical Technologists $48,920 2,610
Brickmasons and Blockmasons $48,820 380
Massage Therapists $48,960 510
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $48,750 490
Real Estate Sales Agents $48,740 1,880

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Alabama?

The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Alabama is $52,120 per year. The median (middle) salary is $48,880 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Alabama?

Entry-level substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss (10th percentile) in Alabama typically earn around $35,940 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $40,480 per year.

What is the highest Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Alabama?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Alabama make approximately $73,050 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $58,540 per year.

How does the Alabama Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary compare to the national average?

The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Alabama is $48,880, which is -17% below national average of $59,190.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes