Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Alaska
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Alaska
$79,220
National Median
$59,190
Employment
1,060
Entry Level (10th)
$52,790
Top Earners (90th)
$129,990
How Alaska Compares
Alaska pays $20,030 more than the national median for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss.
There are 3.305 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors jobs per 1,000 workers in Alaska (location quotient: 1.16).
Other States for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $70,770 | 2,070 |
| Oregon | $69,660 | 6,410 |
| North Dakota | $66,450 | 1,180 |
| District of Columbia | $66,140 | 980 |
| Utah | $65,920 | 4,720 |
| Idaho | $65,240 | 2,130 |
| New Jersey | $64,710 | 14,640 |
| Nebraska | $64,410 | 1,980 |
| Washington | $64,220 | 13,150 |
| Arizona | $63,830 | 8,970 |
| Connecticut | $62,960 | 6,470 |
| Wisconsin | $62,470 | 9,450 |
| New York | $62,070 | 22,450 |
| Wyoming | $61,640 | 840 |
| California | $61,310 | 63,110 |
| Maine | $60,970 | 1,610 |
| Iowa | $60,880 | 3,030 |
| Texas | $60,630 | 19,520 |
| Vermont | $60,410 | 1,150 |
| Illinois | $59,570 | 18,170 |