Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Hawaii
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Hawaii earned a median of $60,090 a year ($28.89 an hour) and a mean of $70,050 in May 2025. The median is 1.2% above the U.S. median of $59,350, ranking 22nd of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $60,090
- Median hourly
- $28.89
- Mean annual
- $70,050
- Jobs on record
- 2,110
Grey needle: U.S. median, $59,350 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Hawaii compare on pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors?
Hawaii ranks 22nd of 52 states and territories. Alaska is highest at $80,770, $20,680 more than the Hawaii median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 20 | $60,730 | +2% | 20,250 |
| District of Columbia | 21 | $60,450 | +2% | 1,260 |
| Hawaii | 22 | $60,090 | +1% | 2,110 |
| Maine | 23 | $59,970 | +1% | 1,930 |
| Massachusetts | 24 | $59,890 | +1% | 18,190 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 52 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Hawaii pay go further after prices?
Prices in Hawaii run 10.0% above the U.S. average, so the $60,090 median buys about what $54,652 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $59,350 U.S. median. On this measure Hawaii ranks 44th of 51, down from 22nd before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Hawaii pay substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors the most?
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area is highest at $75,040, 24.9% above the Hawaii median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $75,040 | 390 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $62,760 | 210 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $58,500 | 1,500 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Hawaii is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors work in Hawaii?
BLS counts 2,110 jobs in Hawaii, 0.43% of the 491,930 in the U.S. That is the 38th largest count among the 51 states and territories with a published figure. That is 3.4 of every 1,000 jobs in Hawaii, a location quotient of 1.06: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.06 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
How does the Hawaii minimum wage compare with pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors?
The 10th-percentile hourly pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Hawaii was $23.30 in May 2025, $7.30 above the $16.00 minimum wage that applies there now. The pay figure dates from May 2025 and the minimum wage is the current rate, so the two are not from the same date.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws, updated 2026-11-05; BLS OEWS state file, May 2025, 10th-percentile hourly wage.
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