Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in North Dakota

Ranked #17 of 51 · ND

5.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $67,940 ≈ $33/hr
Median annual salary $68,630
Employment 1,290

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $43,270P25 $55,450 Median $68,630P75 $77,320P90 $86,630

About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in North Dakota earn between $43,270 and $86,630. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

North Dakota
$67,940
U.S. average
$64,440

The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in North Dakota is $67,940, about 5.4% above the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $33/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in North Dakota

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $74,420 $75,880 120
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $72,000 $68,800 120
Bismarck, ND $70,810 $68,040 360
Grand Forks, ND-MN $60,970 $64,390 180
Fargo, ND-MN $60,130 $63,590 610
Minot, ND $60,130 $61,380 120

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in North Dakota is $68,630 per year (mean $67,940), and about 80% earn between $43,270 and $86,630.

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

Roughly $33 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $67,940 and 2,080 work hours per year.

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

North Dakota ranks #17 of 51 states for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors pay. Its mean salary of $67,940 is about 5.4% above the U.S. average of $64,440.

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

The highest-paying metro areas in North Dakota for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area ($74,420), West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area ($72,000), Bismarck, ND ($70,810), by median annual wage.

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