Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Nevada
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Nevada earned a median of $57,210 a year ($27.51 an hour) and a mean of $64,350 in May 2025. The median is 3.6% below the U.S. median of $59,350, ranking 35th of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $57,210
- Median hourly
- $27.51
- Mean annual
- $64,350
- Jobs on record
- 1,810
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 Nevada compare on pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors?
Nevada ranks 35th of 52 states and territories. Alaska is highest at $80,770, $23,560 more than the Nevada median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 33 | $58,780 | -1% | 7,110 |
| Ohio | 34 | $58,360 | -2% | 18,020 |
| Nevada | 35 | $57,210 | -4% | 1,810 |
| Missouri | 36 | $56,910 | -4% | 8,130 |
| Florida | 37 | $56,790 | -4% | 29,750 |
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 Nevada pay go further after prices?
Prices in Nevada are about at the U.S. average, so the $57,210 median buys about what $57,222 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $59,350 U.S. median. On this measure Nevada ranks 35th of 51, the same place it holds 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 Nevada pay substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors the most?
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area is highest at $74,990, 31.1% above the Nevada median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $74,990 | 120 |
| Carson City, NV | $66,000 | 40 |
| Reno, NV | $58,720 | 370 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $55,060 | 1,270 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Nevada 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 Nevada?
BLS counts 1,810 jobs in Nevada, 0.37% of the 491,930 in the U.S. That is the 43rd largest count among the 51 states and territories with a published figure. That is 1.2 of every 1,000 jobs in Nevada, a location quotient of 0.37: the occupation's share of local jobs is 0.37 times its national share, so it is less concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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