Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Louisiana
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Louisiana
$40,200
National Median
$59,190
Employment
6,600
Entry Level (10th)
$29,170
Top Earners (90th)
$66,560
How Louisiana Compares
Louisiana pays $18,990 less than the national median for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss.
There are 3.453 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors jobs per 1,000 workers in Louisiana (location quotient: 1.21).
Other States for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $79,220 | 1,060 |
| 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 |