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.

Illinois
$68,530
U.S. average
$64,440

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 areaMedianMeanEmployment
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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Illinois is $60,730 per year (mean $68,530), and about 80% earn between $43,010 and $109,100.

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

Roughly $33 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $68,530 and 2,080 work hours per year.

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

Illinois ranks #13 of 51 states for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors pay. Its mean salary of $68,530 is about 6.3% above the U.S. average of $64,440.

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

The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are Champaign-Urbana, IL ($68,300), Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($61,600), Springfield, IL ($59,450), by median annual wage.

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