Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Indiana
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Indiana earned a median of $53,760 a year ($25.85 an hour) and a mean of $57,920 in May 2025. The median is 9.4% below the U.S. median of $59,350, ranking 42nd of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $53,760
- Median hourly
- $25.85
- Mean annual
- $57,920
- Jobs on record
- 11,890
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 Indiana compare on pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors?
Indiana ranks 42nd of 52 states and territories. Alaska is highest at $80,770, $27,010 more than the Indiana median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 40 | $54,840 | -8% | 3,690 |
| Kentucky | 41 | $54,190 | -9% | 7,690 |
| Indiana | 42 | $53,760 | -9% | 11,890 |
| South Dakota | 43 | $53,650 | -10% | 1,710 |
| South Carolina | 44 | $52,370 | -12% | 6,300 |
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 Indiana pay go further after prices?
Prices in Indiana run 6.7% below the U.S. average, so the $53,760 median buys about what $57,603 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $59,350 U.S. median. On this measure Indiana ranks 34th of 51, up from 42nd 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 Indiana pay substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors the most?
Elkhart-Goshen, IN is highest at $60,830, 13.2% above the Indiana median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $60,830 | 120 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $60,430 | 100 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $59,250 | 740 |
| Kokomo, IN | $59,040 | 170 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $58,200 | 320 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $55,050 | 210 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $54,250 | 480 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $53,760 | 4,610 |
| Bloomington, IN | $52,710 | 960 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $52,100 | 380 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $51,740 | 580 |
| Columbus, IN | $49,240 | 240 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $48,820 | 550 |
| Muncie, IN | $48,800 | 230 |
| Evansville, IN | $48,490 | 470 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Indiana 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 Indiana?
BLS counts 11,890 jobs in Indiana, 2.4% of the 491,930 in the U.S. That is the 13th largest count among the 51 states and territories with a published figure. That is 3.7 of every 1,000 jobs in Indiana, a location quotient of 1.17: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.17 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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