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

Ranked #37 of 51 · MN

7.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $59,730 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $58,780
Employment 7,110

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $45,250P25 $48,910 Median $58,780P75 $65,430P90 $77,320

About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Minnesota earn between $45,250 and $77,320. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Minnesota
$59,730
U.S. average
$64,440

The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Minnesota is $59,730, about 7.3% below the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Minnesota

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Mankato, MN $63,460 $61,140 500
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,770 $62,480 4,160
Rochester, MN $60,010 $60,910 270
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $59,890 $59,570 170
St. Cloud, MN $56,390 $56,040 220
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $51,800 $54,730 420
Duluth, MN-WI $51,170 $55,780 520
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $50,690 $54,460 310

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Minnesota is $58,780 per year (mean $59,730), and about 80% earn between $45,250 and $77,320.

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

Roughly $29 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $59,730 and 2,080 work hours per year.

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

Minnesota ranks #37 of 51 states for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors pay. Its mean salary of $59,730 is about 7.3% below the U.S. average of $64,440.

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

The highest-paying metro areas in Minnesota for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are Mankato, MN ($63,460), Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($60,770), Rochester, MN ($60,010), by median annual wage.

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