Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Mississippi
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Mississippi
$46,810
National Median
$59,190
Employment
2,220
Entry Level (10th)
$32,590
Top Earners (90th)
$78,480
How Mississippi Compares
Mississippi pays $12,380 less than the national median for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss.
There are 1.911 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors jobs per 1,000 workers in Mississippi (location quotient: 0.67).
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 |