Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Mississippi
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Mississippi earn an average of $52,130 a year. That is $12,310 (19%) less than the U.S. average of $64,440. The best-paying metro area is Gulfport-Biloxi, MS at $60,000.
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Average pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
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Mississippi vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64,440 | $30.98 |
| Mississippi | $52,130 | $25.06 |
| Arkansas | $58,480 | $28.11 |
| Alabama | $54,200 | $26.06 |
| Tennessee | $53,720 | $25.83 |
| Louisiana | $45,030 | $21.65 |
Related jobs in Mississippi
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,750
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$57,380
- Healthcare Social Workers$60,300
- Social and Human Service Assistants$32,850
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$50,750
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$47,370
Average pay, Mississippi, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors make in Mississippi?
The average is $52,130 a year, and the median is $46,990. That is $12,310 (19%) less than the U.S. average of $64,440.
What is the hourly wage in Mississippi?
$25.06 an hour on average; the median is $22.59.
Where in Mississippi do they earn the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS ($60,000), followed by Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($53,190). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Hattiesburg, MS ($41,870).
How does Mississippi rank?
Mississippi ranks #50 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.