Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary
in Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $46,310–$84,260
- vs U.S. median
- +11%
- Metro rank
- #50 of 370
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $65,990 a year, based on BLS estimates for 240 jobs (May 2025). That is 11% above the U.S. median of $59,350 and 4% above the ID statewide median of $63,360. It ranks #50 of 370 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE240 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 ID metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | $72,630 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $63,360 |
| Pocatello, ID | $61,860 |
| Boise City, ID | $61,730 |
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What is the average Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Southeast?
The BLS median is $65,990 a year (May 2025). Half of the 240 jobs pay between $46,310 and $84,260. The 10th percentile is $32,480 and the 90th is $93,690.
Is Southeast a high-paying metro for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors?
That is 11% above the U.S. median of $59,350 and 4% above the ID statewide median of $63,360. It ranks #50 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 Southeast?
About $31.73 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $65,990 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.26–$40.51 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.