Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Minnesota
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Minnesota earn an average of $59,730 a year. That is $4,710 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $64,440. The best-paying metro area is La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN at $68,780.
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Average pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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Minnesota vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64,440 | $30.98 |
| Minnesota | $59,730 | $28.71 |
| Wisconsin | $68,280 | $32.83 |
| North Dakota | $67,940 | $32.67 |
| Iowa | $66,790 | $32.11 |
| South Dakota | $54,760 | $26.33 |
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Questions and answers
How much do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors make in Minnesota?
The average is $59,730 a year, and the median is $58,780. That is $4,710 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $64,440.
What is the hourly wage in Minnesota?
$28.71 an hour on average; the median is $28.26.
Where in Minnesota do they earn the most?
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN ($68,780), followed by Grand Forks, ND-MN ($64,390). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Duluth, MN-WI ($55,780).
How does Minnesota rank?
Minnesota ranks #37 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.