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

Ranked #36 of 51 · OH

6.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,090 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $58,360
Employment 18,020

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $39,010P25 $47,660 Median $58,360P75 $68,850P90 $83,730

About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Ohio earn between $39,010 and $83,730. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Ohio
$60,090
U.S. average
$64,440

The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Ohio is $60,090, about 6.8% below the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Ohio

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Akron, OH $60,030 $62,840 1,070
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $59,790 $61,090 1,090
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,750 $63,470 430
Cleveland, OH $59,630 $60,050 2,860
Columbus, OH $59,370 $62,460 3,890
Sandusky, OH $58,570 $59,550 70
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,520 $59,400 3,460
Toledo, OH $58,190 $59,980 1,080

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Ohio is $58,360 per year (mean $60,090), and about 80% earn between $39,010 and $83,730.

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

Roughly $29 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $60,090 and 2,080 work hours per year.

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

Ohio ranks #36 of 51 states for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors pay. Its mean salary of $60,090 is about 6.8% below the U.S. average of $64,440.

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

The highest-paying metro areas in Ohio for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are Akron, OH ($60,030), Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH ($59,790), West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area ($59,750), by median annual wage.

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