North Dakota Wages 21-1014.00 - Mental Health Counselors Bright Outlook  

Wage data collected from Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors.

In North Dakota:

Wage data for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors.

  • Workers on average earn $68,630.
  • 10% of workers earn $43,270 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $86,630 or more.

In the United States:

Wage data for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors.

  • Workers on average earn $59,350.
  • 10% of workers earn $38,940 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $97,590 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$38,940$47,100$59,350$76,530$97,590
North Dakota$43,270$55,450$68,630$77,320$86,630
Bismarck, ND$42,760$60,330$70,810$76,310$85,790
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area$53,710$65,750$74,420$80,660$91,730
Fargo, ND-MN$44,860$46,620$60,130$75,310$84,040
Grand Forks, ND-MN$45,490$48,760$60,970$74,640$84,690
Minot, ND$37,840$49,830$60,130$71,830$80,150
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area$44,310$58,180$72,000$76,250$84,390

In North Dakota:

Wage data for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors.

  • Workers on average earn $33.00 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $20.80 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $41.65 or more per hour.

In the United States:

Wage data for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors.

  • Workers on average earn $28.53 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $18.72 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $46.92 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$18.72$22.65$28.53$36.80$46.92
North Dakota$20.80$26.66$33.00$37.17$41.65
Bismarck, ND$20.56$29.01$34.05$36.69$41.25
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area$25.82$31.61$35.78$38.78$44.10
Fargo, ND-MN$21.57$22.41$28.91$36.21$40.40
Grand Forks, ND-MN$21.87$23.44$29.31$35.89$40.72
Minot, ND$18.19$23.96$28.91$34.54$38.54
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area$21.30$27.97$34.62$36.66$40.57