Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Ohio
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Ohio earned a median of $58,360 a year ($28.06 an hour) and a mean of $60,090 in May 2025. The median is 1.7% below the U.S. median of $59,350, ranking 34th of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $58,360
- Median hourly
- $28.06
- Mean annual
- $60,090
- Jobs on record
- 18,020
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 Ohio compare on pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors?
Ohio ranks 34th of 52 states and territories. Alaska is highest at $80,770, $22,410 more than the Ohio median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 32 | $58,960 | -1% | 9,600 |
| 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 |
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 Ohio pay go further after prices?
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the U.S. average, so the $58,360 median buys about what $62,906 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $59,350 U.S. median. On this measure Ohio ranks 19th of 51, up from 34th 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 Ohio pay substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors the most?
Akron, OH is highest at $60,030, 2.9% above the Ohio median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | $60,030 | 1,070 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $59,790 | 1,090 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $59,750 | 430 |
| Cleveland, OH | $59,630 | 2,860 |
| Columbus, OH | $59,370 | 3,890 |
| Sandusky, OH | $58,570 | 70 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $58,520 | 3,460 |
| Toledo, OH | $58,190 | 1,080 |
| Lima, OH | $57,230 | 120 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $56,830 | 470 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $56,640 | 400 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $56,090 | 840 |
| Springfield, OH | $55,940 | 140 |
| Mansfield, OH | $53,650 | 200 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $52,060 | 1,030 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $50,280 | 690 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Ohio 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 Ohio?
BLS counts 18,020 jobs in Ohio, 3.7% of the 491,930 in the U.S. That is the 8th largest count among the 51 states and territories with a published figure. That is 3.2 of every 1,000 jobs in Ohio, a location quotient of 1.03: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.03 times its national share, so it is about as concentrated here as in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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