Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors vs. Social and Human Service Assistants: Salary Comparison (2026)

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselorss earn a median salary of $59,190/year, while Social and Human Service Assistantss earn $45,120/year - a difference of $14,070. Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselorss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.