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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Pennsylvania earned a median of $52,010 a year ($25.01 an hour) in May 2025, 12% below the national median of $59,350; 30,620 were employed there, ranking #45 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 | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $52,010 | $59,350 |
| Mean annual wage | $57,170 | $64,440 |
| Median hourly wage | $25.01 | $28.53 |
| 10th percentile | $36,280 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $43,210 | $47,100 |
| 75th percentile | $65,280 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $81,970 | $97,590 |
| Employment | 30,620 | 491,930 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 5.049 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.60 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.