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

In South Dakota:

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

  • Workers on average earn $53,650.
  • 10% of workers earn $39,210 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $67,010 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
South Dakota$39,210$45,650$53,650$62,660$67,010
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area$40,850$46,230$52,020$61,160$68,750
Rapid City, SD$39,210$41,340$47,620$58,820$73,220
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD$44,890$48,200$60,240$75,100$100,040
Sioux Falls, SD-MN$38,440$46,110$57,080$63,890$66,730
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area$39,160$45,570$56,120$60,270$62,700

In South Dakota:

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

  • Workers on average earn $25.79 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $18.85 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $32.22 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
South Dakota$18.85$21.95$25.79$30.13$32.22
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area$19.64$22.22$25.01$29.40$33.05
Rapid City, SD$18.85$19.88$22.90$28.28$35.20
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD$21.58$23.17$28.96$36.11$48.10
Sioux Falls, SD-MN$18.48$22.17$27.44$30.71$32.08
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area$18.83$21.91$26.98$28.98$30.14