Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #44 of 51 · PA
11.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $57,170 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $52,010
Employment 30,620
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,280P25 $43,210 Median $52,010P75 $65,280P90 $81,970
About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Pennsylvania earn between $36,280 and $81,970. 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 Pennsylvania is $57,170, about 11.3% below the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon, PA | $59,510 | $61,820 | 200 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $58,140 | $60,500 | 14,920 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $57,210 | $59,030 | 1,330 |
| Reading, PA | $55,690 | $57,140 | 840 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $55,520 | $58,020 | 1,550 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $54,290 | $57,220 | 6,110 |
| State College, PA | $53,540 | $55,660 | 400 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $53,130 | $56,280 | 730 |
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