Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Arizona

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Arizona was $65,300 +10.0% vs national

Arizona vs United States

ArizonaUnited States
Median annual$65,300$59,350
Median hourly$31.39$28.53
Employment9,990491,930
Location quotient0.971.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Arizona) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

How to interpret these figures

Employment density in Arizona is 0.97x the national average — a roughly average concentration of these roles in the local economy.

At $31.39 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $65,291 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $65,300.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Arizona?

The median annual wage in Arizona is $65,300 ($31.39 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Arizona compare to the national average for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors?

The Arizona median of $65,300 is 10.0% higher than the U.S. median of $59,350.

How many substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors work in Arizona?

Approximately 9,990 are employed in Arizona, per BLS OES.