Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in South Carolina
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in South Carolina
$50,720
National Median
$59,190
Employment
4,680
Entry Level (10th)
$34,730
Top Earners (90th)
$84,190
How South Carolina Compares
South Carolina pays $8,470 less than the national median for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss.
There are 2.062 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors jobs per 1,000 workers in South Carolina (location quotient: 0.72).
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 |