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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in South Dakota earned a median of $53,650 a year ($25.79 an hour) in May 2025, 10% below the national median of $59,350; 1,710 were employed there, ranking #43 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 | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $53,650 | $59,350 |
| Mean annual wage | $54,760 | $64,440 |
| Median hourly wage | $25.79 | $28.53 |
| 10th percentile | $39,210 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $45,650 | $47,100 |
| 75th percentile | $62,660 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $67,010 | $97,590 |
| Employment | 1,710 | 491,930 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.746 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.18 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.