Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in South Dakota
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in South Dakota
$53,400
National Median
$59,190
Employment
1,510
Entry Level (10th)
$40,410
Top Earners (90th)
$74,250
How South Dakota Compares
South Dakota pays $5,790 less than the national median for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss.
There are 3.332 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors jobs per 1,000 workers in South Dakota (location quotient: 1.17).
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 |