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

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Utah was $63,890 +7.6% vs national

Utah vs United States

UtahUnited States
Median annual$63,890$59,350
Median hourly$30.72$28.53
Employment6,320491,930
Location quotient1.151.00

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

How to interpret these figures

Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $35,410, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $106,080 — a 3.0x gap between entry-level and top earners.

At $30.72 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $63,898 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $63,890.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median annual wage in Utah is $63,890 ($30.72 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

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

The Utah median of $63,890 is 7.6% higher than the U.S. median of $59,350.

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

Approximately 6,320 are employed in Utah, per BLS OES.