Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #51 of 51 · LA
30.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,030 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $37,910
Employment 6,420
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,860P25 $33,970 Median $37,910P75 $55,370P90 $65,720
About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Louisiana earn between $29,860 and $65,720. 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 Louisiana is $45,030, about 30.1% below the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $49,230 | $48,500 | 180 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $48,100 | $50,040 | 410 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $46,840 | $49,800 | 840 |
| Monroe, LA | $45,310 | $46,640 | 420 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $42,140 | $47,150 | 1,580 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $38,610 | $42,700 | 350 |
| Lafayette, LA | $37,660 | $44,230 | 620 |
| Alexandria, LA | $37,150 | $40,290 | 300 |
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