SOC 21-1018 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — Akron
Akron, OH · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Akron, OH is $60,030 per year, close to the national median of $59,350 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Akron, OH is $60,030 per year, close to the national median of $59,350 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $48,550 and $74,200. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $39,670 and the ninetieth at $87,520.
Employment stands at 1,070, or 3.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Dayton records the highest median at $59,790. Of the 477 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 230th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,670 | −33.2% |
| 25th | $48,550 | −18.2% |
| Median (50th) | $60,030 | +1.1% |
| 75th | $74,200 | +25.0% |
| 90th | $87,520 | +47.5% |
| Mean | $62,840 | +5.9% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dayton | $59,790 | 1,090 | |
| 2 | Cleveland | $59,630 | 2,860 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $59,370 | 3,890 | |
| 4 | Sandusky | $58,570 | 70 | |
| 5 | Cincinnati | $58,520 | 3,460 | |
| 6 | Toledo | $58,190 | 1,080 | |
| 7 | Lima | $57,230 | 120 | |
| 8 | Canton | $56,640 | 400 | |
| 9 | Youngstown | $56,090 | 840 | |
| 10 | Springfield | $55,940 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Akron run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $60,030 goes as far as $64,688 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,030as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,688US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,030 a year, 1.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,670 to $87,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,070 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dayton, at $59,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Akron, OH?
The median annual wage is $60,030, or $28.86 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,350, so pay in Akron, OH is 1.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Akron, OH earns more than $87,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,670 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dayton, at $59,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,070 jobs in this occupation in Akron, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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