Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors vs. Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors: Salary Comparison (2026)

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisorss earn a median salary of $65,140/year, while Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselorss earn $59,190/year - a difference of $5,950. Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisorss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.