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

Ranked #16 of 51 · AZ

5.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $68,120 ≈ $33/hr
Median annual salary $65,300
Employment 9,990

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $44,520P25 $51,510 Median $65,300P75 $78,110P90 $95,210

About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Arizona earn between $44,520 and $95,210. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Arizona
$68,120
U.S. average
$64,440

The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Arizona is $68,120, about 5.7% above the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $33/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Arizona

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $66,020 $68,550 7,950
Yuma, AZ $65,300 $65,950 90
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $64,950 $69,280 60
Flagstaff, AZ $63,560 $72,430 160
Tucson, AZ $61,250 $64,590 1,240
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $60,670 $68,690 140
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $60,580 $68,000 220
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $59,800 $69,370 60

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Arizona is $65,300 per year (mean $68,120), and about 80% earn between $44,520 and $95,210.

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

Roughly $33 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $68,120 and 2,080 work hours per year.

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

Arizona ranks #16 of 51 states for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors pay. Its mean salary of $68,120 is about 5.7% above the U.S. average of $64,440.

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

The highest-paying metro areas in Arizona for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ ($66,020), Yuma, AZ ($65,300), Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ ($64,950), by median annual wage.

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