Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in South Dakota
Ranked #46 of 51 · SD
15% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $54,760 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $53,650
Employment 1,710
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,210P25 $45,650 Median $53,650P75 $62,660P90 $67,010
About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in South Dakota earn between $39,210 and $67,010. 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 South Dakota is $54,760, about 15% below the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $57,080 | $56,110 | 760 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $56,120 | $54,210 | 180 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $52,020 | $55,170 | 470 |
| Rapid City, SD | $47,620 | $52,350 | 350 |
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