Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Louisiana
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Louisiana earn an average of $45,030 a year. That is $19,410 (30%) less than the U.S. average of $64,440. The best-paying metro area is Shreveport-Bossier City, LA at $50,040.
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Average pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Louisiana vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64,440 | $30.98 |
| Louisiana | $45,030 | $21.65 |
| Texas | $65,180 | $31.34 |
| Arkansas | $58,480 | $28.11 |
| Mississippi | $52,130 | $25.06 |
Related jobs in Louisiana
- Social and Human Service Assistants$37,300
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,910
- Healthcare Social Workers$63,510
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50,830
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,450
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$51,070
Average pay, Louisiana, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors make in Louisiana?
The average is $45,030 a year, and the median is $37,910. That is $19,410 (30%) less than the U.S. average of $64,440.
What is the hourly wage in Louisiana?
$21.65 an hour on average; the median is $18.22.
Where in Louisiana do they earn the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA ($50,040), followed by Baton Rouge, LA ($49,800). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA ($39,380).
How does Louisiana rank?
Louisiana ranks #51 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.