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Directors, Religious Activities and Education vs. Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors: Salary Comparison (2026)

Directors, Religious Activities and Educations earn a median salary of $54,840/year, while Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselorss earn $59,190/year - a difference of $4,350. Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselorss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
Median salary
$54,840
$59,190
Hourly rate
$26.37/hr
$28.46/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$33,990
$39,090
Senior level (90th %)
$106,530
$98,210
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
21,460
440,380
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Community & Social
Community & Social
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