SOC 21-1018 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — Indiana
Indiana · 10 metro areas compared
In Indiana the median wage is $53,760.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Indiana the median wage is $53,760. That is 9.4% lower than the national median of $59,350. Pay ranges from under $37,580 at the tenth percentile to more than $83,200 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $42,210 to $66,340.
Employment stands at 11,890, or 3.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Indiana ranks number 42nd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Elkhart records the highest median at $60,830. Of the 753 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 422nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,580 | −36.7% |
| 25th | $42,210 | −28.9% |
| Median (50th) | $53,760 | −9.4% |
| 75th | $66,340 | +11.8% |
| 90th | $83,200 | +40.2% |
| Mean | $57,920 | −2.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhart | $60,830 | 120 | |
| 2 | Michigan City | $60,430 | 100 | |
| 3 | Fort Wayne | $59,250 | 740 | |
| 4 | Kokomo | $59,040 | 170 | |
| 5 | Terre Haute | $55,050 | 210 | |
| 6 | Indianapolis | $53,760 | 4,610 | |
| 7 | Bloomington | $52,710 | 960 | |
| 8 | Lafayette | $52,100 | 380 | |
| 9 | South Bend | $51,740 | 580 | |
| 10 | Columbus | $49,240 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $53,760 goes as far as $57,621 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$53,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,621US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,760 a year, 9.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,580 to $83,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 11,890 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 42nd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Elkhart, at $60,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Indiana?
The median annual wage is $53,760, or $25.85 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 Indiana is 9.4% lower. 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 Indiana earns more than $83,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,580 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 Elkhart, at $60,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 11,890 jobs in this occupation in Indiana. 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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