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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors vs. Child, Family, and School Social Workers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselorss earn a median salary of $59,190/year, while Child, Family, and School Social Workerss earn $58,570/year - a difference of $620. Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselorss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Median salary
$59,190
$58,570
Hourly rate
$28.46/hr
$28.16/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$39,090
$40,580
Senior level (90th %)
$98,210
$94,030
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
440,380
382,960
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Community & Social
Community & Social
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