Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary
in Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $56,700–$83,630
- vs U.S. median
- +26%
- Metro rank
- #13 of 370
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in the Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $75,040 a year, based on BLS estimates for 390 jobs (May 2025). That is 26% above the U.S. median of $59,350 and 25% above the HI statewide median of $60,090. It ranks #13 of 370 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE390 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in other HI metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $62,760 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $58,500 |
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Questions
What is the average Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $75,040 a year (May 2025). Half of the 390 jobs pay between $56,700 and $83,630. The 10th percentile is $48,790 and the 90th is $114,400.
Is Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors?
That is 26% above the U.S. median of $59,350 and 25% above the HI statewide median of $60,090. It ranks #13 of 370 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make an hour in Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area?
About $36.08 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $75,040 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $27.26–$40.21 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.