Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Tennessee
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Tennessee
$48,170
National Median
$59,190
Employment
7,310
Entry Level (10th)
$30,890
Top Earners (90th)
$75,240
How Tennessee Compares
Tennessee pays $11,020 less than the national median for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss.
There are 2.233 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors jobs per 1,000 workers in Tennessee (location quotient: 0.78).
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 |