IL · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1018

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

Median Annual Salary $59,570 +1% above national average (national: $59,190)
$69,010Mean Annual
$29Median Hourly
18,170Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$59,570
$42,500
10th pct.
$107,630
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$42,500$20.43
25th percentile$47,640$22.91
50th percentile (median)$59,570$28.64
75th percentile$81,250$39.06
90th percentile (top earners)$107,630$51.75
Mean (average)$69,010$33.18

How Illinois Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Illinois
Illinois (current) $59,570
Alaska $79,220 +33%
New Mexico $70,770 +19%
Oregon $69,660 +17%
North Dakota $66,450 +12%
District of Columbia $66,140 +11%
Utah $65,920 +11%
Idaho $65,240 +10%
New Jersey $64,710 +9%

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Related Occupations in Illinois

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $59,480 4,590
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,790 76,650
Insurance Sales Agents $59,340 17,640
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $59,860 4,470
Public Safety Telecommunicators $59,860 3,730
Glaziers $59,990 2,180

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Illinois is $69,010 per year. The median (middle) salary is $59,570 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss (10th percentile) in Illinois typically earn around $42,500 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $47,640 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Illinois make approximately $107,630 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $81,250 per year.

How does the Illinois 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 Illinois is $59,570, which is +1% above 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