Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Illinois
Ranked #13 of 51 · IL
6.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $68,530 ≈ $33/hr
Median annual salary $60,730
Employment 20,250
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $43,010P25 $47,390 Median $60,730P75 $80,070P90 $109,100
About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Illinois earn between $43,010 and $109,100. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Illinois is $68,530, about 6.3% above the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $33/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $68,300 | $72,710 | 310 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $61,600 | $70,180 | 15,580 |
| Springfield, IL | $59,450 | $65,360 | 270 |
| Kankakee, IL | $59,440 | $63,060 | 130 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $58,640 | $62,730 | 330 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $57,520 | $62,580 | 490 |
| Peoria, IL | $57,350 | $62,960 | 560 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $56,830 | $61,120 | 470 |
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