Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #38 of 51 · NC
8.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $59,160 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $55,490
Employment 10,300
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,440P25 $45,100 Median $55,490P75 $68,610P90 $86,010
About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in North Carolina earn between $37,440 and $86,010. 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 North Carolina is $59,160, about 8.2% below the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $59,600 | $65,090 | 1,400 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $59,560 | $65,900 | 680 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $56,360 | $58,790 | 460 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $56,130 | $59,000 | 3,380 |
| Greenville, NC | $55,490 | $60,170 | 170 |
| Asheville, NC | $53,090 | $55,430 | 680 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $52,620 | $56,350 | 80 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $52,060 | $57,620 | 120 |
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