Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #49 of 51 · TN
16.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $53,720 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $49,580
Employment 9,040
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $34,950P25 $39,160 Median $49,580P75 $61,160P90 $76,620
About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Tennessee earn between $34,950 and $76,620. 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 Tennessee is $53,720, about 16.6% below the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $55,270 | $58,540 | 600 |
| Morristown, TN | $50,990 | $57,560 | 50 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $50,810 | $56,340 | 3,440 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $50,260 | $53,190 | 1,560 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $49,220 | $52,480 | 250 |
| Knoxville, TN | $48,910 | $53,000 | 1,060 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $48,510 | $52,470 | 180 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $48,260 | $49,570 | 250 |
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