Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Orlando
$56,710
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL. Middle half of wages roughly $47,610 to $72,230.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −4.4%
- US median
- $59,350
- Metro RPP
- 101.4
- Middle half
- $47,610 to $72,230
- OEWS employment
- 3,270
- SOC
- 21-1018
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Orlando pay a median $56,710 (May 2025), 4.4% below the US median of $59,350. At local prices (RPP 101.4), that median buys about what $55,927 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$56,710 in Orlando buys about what $55,927 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 101.4, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 123.4 vs all-items 101.4 (US = 100, 2024).
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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | $56,710 | $47,610 to $72,230 | 101.4 |
| Providence | $59,120 | $46,380 to $76,710 | 101.8 |
| San Francisco | $68,400 | $55,190 to $107,320 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $58,880 | $38,300 to $79,190 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Orlando?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL is $56,710.
- How does Orlando pay compare to the US median for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors?
- Local median pay is 4.4% below the national OEWS median of $59,350.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Orlando is 101.4 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $56,710 has about the same purchasing power as $55,927 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.