Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors (21-1018) in Southwest Workforce Development Area



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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		570
Mean wage		$32.40
Entry wage		$19.52
10th percentile wage		$17.95
50th percentile wage		$27.43
90th percentile wage		$55.61

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	530	94.2%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Education and Health Services	530	$27.72

Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors (21-1018)


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$27.43		$25.02		$2.41
2019	$26.56	+3.3%	$24.22	+3.3%	$2.33
2018	$25.86	+2.7%	$23.59	+2.7%	$2.27
2017	$25.26	+2.4%	$23.05	+2.4%	$2.22
2016	$24.87	+1.6%	$22.68	+1.6%	$2.18
2015	$24.39	+2.0%	$22.25	+2.0%	$2.14
2014	$23.93	+1.9%	$21.83	+1.9%	$2.10
2013	$23.48	+1.9%	$21.41	+1.9%	$2.06
2012	$23.02	+2.0%	$21.00	+2.0%	$2.02
2011	$22.66	+1.6%	$20.67	+1.6%	$1.99
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$27.43		$26.48		$0.95
2019	$26.56	+3.3%	$25.40	+4.2%	$1.15
2018	$25.86	+2.7%	$24.63	+3.1%	$1.23
2017	$25.26	+2.4%	$23.97	+2.8%	$1.29
2016	$24.87	+1.6%	$23.42	+2.3%	$1.44
2015	$24.39	+2.0%	$22.93	+2.1%	$1.46
2014	$23.93	+1.9%	$22.44	+2.2%	$1.49
2013	$23.48	+1.9%	$21.99	+2.1%	$1.49
2012	$23.02	+2.0%	$21.61	+1.7%	$1.41
2011	$22.66	+1.6%	$21.27	+1.6%	$1.39

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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