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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Illinois earned a median of $60,730 a year ($29.20 an hour) in May 2025, 2% above the national median of $59,350; 20,250 were employed there, ranking #20 of 52 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $60,730 | $59,350 |
| Mean annual wage | $68,530 | $64,440 |
| Median hourly wage | $29.20 | $28.53 |
| 10th percentile | $43,010 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $47,390 | $47,100 |
| 75th percentile | $80,070 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $109,100 | $97,590 |
| Employment | 20,250 | 491,930 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.321 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.05 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.