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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Mississippi earned a median of $46,990 a year ($22.59 an hour) in May 2025, 21% below the national median of $59,350; 2,090 were employed there, ranking #50 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 | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $46,990 | $59,350 |
| Mean annual wage | $52,130 | $64,440 |
| Median hourly wage | $22.59 | $28.53 |
| 10th percentile | $32,770 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $38,760 | $47,100 |
| 75th percentile | $58,560 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $77,310 | $97,590 |
| Employment | 2,090 | 491,930 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 1.801 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.57 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.