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

Ranked #1 of 51 · AK

34.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $86,500 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $80,770
Employment 1,290

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $58,240P25 $65,710 Median $80,770P75 $97,960P90 $114,650

About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Alaska earn between $58,240 and $114,650. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Alaska
$86,500
U.S. average
$64,440

The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Alaska is $86,500, about 34.2% above the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Alaska

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Fairbanks-College, AK $83,680 $89,720 100
Anchorage, AK $81,120 $87,320 810
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $78,420 $83,910 380

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors make in Alaska?

The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Alaska is $80,770 per year (mean $86,500), and about 80% earn between $58,240 and $114,650.

How much do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors make per hour in Alaska?

Roughly $42 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $86,500 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Alaska a high-paying state for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors?

Alaska ranks #1 of 51 states for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors pay. Its mean salary of $86,500 is about 34.2% above the U.S. average of $64,440.

Which metro areas in Alaska pay substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Alaska for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are Fairbanks-College, AK ($83,680), Anchorage, AK ($81,120), Alaska nonmetropolitan area ($78,420), by median annual wage.

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