Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in North Carolina
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in North Carolina
$56,470
National Median
$59,190
Employment
8,930
Entry Level (10th)
$38,440
Top Earners (90th)
$83,790
How North Carolina Compares
North Carolina pays $2,720 less than the national median for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss.
There are 1.823 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors jobs per 1,000 workers in North Carolina (location quotient: 0.64).
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 |