Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #50 of 51 · MS
19.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $52,130 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $46,990
Employment 2,090
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,770P25 $38,760 Median $46,990P75 $58,560P90 $77,310
About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Mississippi earn between $32,770 and $77,310. 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 Mississippi is $52,130, about 19.1% below the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $52,490 | $61,620 | 100 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $49,180 | $60,000 | 210 |
| Jackson, MS | $47,380 | $51,900 | 760 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $46,040 | $49,390 | 350 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $44,240 | $53,200 | 160 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $38,300 | $41,870 | 80 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $36,330 | $42,920 | 240 |
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