Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Nevada
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Nevada earn an average of $64,350 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $64,440. The best-paying metro area is Carson City, NV at $72,220.
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Average pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors by metro area. Swipe to see all 3.
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Nevada vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64,440 | $30.98 |
| Nevada | $64,350 | $30.94 |
| Oregon | $75,540 | $36.32 |
| Utah | $69,370 | $33.35 |
| California | $69,080 | $33.21 |
| Arizona | $68,120 | $32.75 |
| Idaho | $66,900 | $32.16 |
Related jobs in Nevada
- Social and Human Service Assistants$42,740
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65,930
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$68,740
- Healthcare Social Workers$78,240
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$63,790
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$52,150
Average pay, Nevada, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors make in Nevada?
The average is $64,350 a year, and the median is $57,210. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $64,440.
What is the hourly wage in Nevada?
$30.94 an hour on average; the median is $27.51.
Where in Nevada do they earn the most?
Carson City, NV ($72,220), followed by Reno, NV ($64,060). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV ($63,170).
How does Nevada rank?
Nevada ranks #26 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.