Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Tampa
$55,570
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL. Middle half of wages roughly $47,230 to $73,930.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −6.4%
- US median
- $59,350
- Metro RPP
- 100.9
- Middle half
- $47,230 to $73,930
- OEWS employment
- 4,370
- SOC
- 21-1018
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Tampa pay a median $55,570 (May 2025), 6.4% below the US median of $59,350. At local prices (RPP 100.9), that median buys about what $55,074 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$55,570 in Tampa buys about what $55,074 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 100.9, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 125.8 vs all-items 100.9 (US = 100, 2024).
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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | $55,570 | $47,230 to $73,930 | 100.9 |
| Salt Lake City | $63,100 | $39,250 to $97,760 | 100.9 |
| 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 Tampa?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL is $55,570.
- How does Tampa pay compare to the US median for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors?
- Local median pay is 6.4% below the national OEWS median of $59,350.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Tampa is 100.9 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $55,570 has about the same purchasing power as $55,074 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.