Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors: median pay $59,350

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Jobs in the U.S.

People employed, May 2025

$59,350

Median pay a year

50,500

Annual openings

10-year change: +18.4%

Master's degree

Typical education to enter

Related majors

Majors most closely related to this occupation. International graduates: 2024–25 academic year.

MajorInternational graduatesSTEM OPT

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsCIP 51.15OPT · up to 12 months617OPT · up to 12 months

Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCIP 42.28Varies by program1,361Varies by program

Social WorkCIP 44.07OPT · up to 12 months744OPT · up to 12 months

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Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · IPEDS 2024–25. Methodology