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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Nashville, Tennessee

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Nashville metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Median annual$50,810
Mean annual$56,340
Range (10th to 90th)$37,380 to $78,000
Nashville, Tennessee employment3,440
State vs national-14.1% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Nashville substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$37,38025TH$42,100MEDIAN$50,81075TH$64,36090TH$78,000

The middle 50% of workers earn between $42,100 and $64,360, with a median of $50,810.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    Internship/residency

Top skills (O*NET)

Skill data from O*NET is not yet ingested for this occupation. We refresh this section when O*NET publishes a new release.

Common tasks (O*NET)

Task data from O*NET is not yet ingested for this occupation.

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Other metros in Tennessee

How the Nashville metro compares to other major Tennessee metro areas for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Nashville, Tennessee?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in the Nashville metropolitan area is $50,810.
Does Nashville pay more than the Tennessee state average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors?
The Nashville metro median is +2.5% versus the Tennessee state median of $49,580.
How does Nashville compare to the national median for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors?
The Nashville metro median is -14.1% versus the BLS national figure of $59,139.
What is the salary range for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Nashville?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $37,380 and the 90th-percentile at $78,000 for the Nashville metro area.
What education is required for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Nashville CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.