Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Idaho
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Idaho earned a median of $63,360 a year ($30.46 an hour) and a mean of $66,900 in May 2025. The median is 6.8% above the U.S. median of $59,350, ranking 11th of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $63,360
- Median hourly
- $30.46
- Mean annual
- $66,900
- Jobs on record
- 2,990
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 Idaho compare on pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors?
Idaho ranks 11th of 52 states and territories. Alaska is highest at $80,770, $17,410 more than the Idaho median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 9 | $63,770 | +7% | 2,170 |
| Connecticut | 10 | $63,590 | +7% | 7,540 |
| Idaho | 11 | $63,360 | +7% | 2,990 |
| Wyoming | 12 | $62,980 | +6% | 910 |
| New Jersey | 13 | $62,820 | +6% | 14,210 |
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 Idaho pay go further after prices?
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the U.S. average, so the $63,360 median buys about what $66,350 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $59,350 U.S. median. On this measure Idaho ranks 9th of 51, up from 11th 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 Idaho pay substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors the most?
Idaho Falls, ID is highest at $72,630, 14.6% above the Idaho median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | $72,630 | 310 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $69,870 | 110 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $69,200 | 90 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $65,990 | 240 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $63,360 | 220 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $61,870 | 190 |
| Pocatello, ID | $61,860 | 210 |
| Boise City, ID | $61,730 | 1,580 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Idaho 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 Idaho?
BLS counts 2,990 jobs in Idaho, 0.61% of the 491,930 in the U.S. That is the 32nd largest count among the 51 states and territories with a published figure. That is 3.5 of every 1,000 jobs in Idaho, a location quotient of 1.10: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.10 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.
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