Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary
The median pay for a substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Casper, WY is $62,250/year ($29.93/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $99K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 93.83), which stretches that salary to about $66,343 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,082/month, or 25% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $62K get you in Casper?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Casper’s Regional Price Parity (93.83). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Casper
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors pay in Casper tracks closely to the national median, $62K locally vs. $59K nationwide, a 5% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,082/month, 24.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 93.83 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 6% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in metros near Casper, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | $62K | $65K |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $63K | , |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $63K | $63K |
| Colorado Springs | $60K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Casper, WY
Entry-level substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $99K or more, a $62K spread from bottom to top.
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $81K | +36% | 1,290 |
| Oregon | $75K | +26% | 8,160 |
| New Mexico | $74K | +25% | 2,420 |
| Washington | $69K | +16% | 14,250 |
| North Dakota | $69K | +16% | 1,290 |
| Arizona | $65K | +10% | 9,990 |
| Rhode Island | $65K | +10% | 2,170 |
| Utah | $64K | +8% | 6,320 |
| Nebraska | $64K | +7% | 2,170 |
| Connecticut | $64K | +7% | 7,540 |
| Idaho | $63K | +7% | 2,990 |
| Wyoming | $63K | +6% | 910 |
| New Jersey | $63K | +6% | 14,210 |
| Texas | $63K | +6% | 21,400 |
| Colorado | $62K | +5% | 14,920 |
| Wisconsin | $62K | +5% | 8,340 |
| Vermont | $62K | +4% | 1,120 |
| Michigan | $62K | +4% | 10,100 |
| Iowa | $61K | +3% | 3,530 |
| Illinois | $61K | +2% | 20,250 |
| District of Columbia | $60K | +2% | 1,260 |
| Hawaii | $60K | +1% | 2,110 |
| Maine | $60K | +1% | 1,930 |
| Massachusetts | $60K | +1% | 18,190 |
| Virginia | $60K | +1% | 17,940 |
| Maryland | $60K | +0% | 9,730 |
| Kansas | $59K | +0% | 2,600 |
| New York | $59K | +0% | 26,770 |
| Oklahoma | $59K | +0% | 5,150 |
| California | $59K | -0% | 75,610 |
| Montana | $59K | -1% | 1,820 |
| Georgia | $59K | -1% | 9,600 |
| Minnesota | $59K | -1% | 7,110 |
| Ohio | $58K | -2% | 18,020 |
| Nevada | $57K | -4% | 1,810 |
| Missouri | $57K | -4% | 8,130 |
| Florida | $57K | -4% | 29,750 |
| Delaware | $56K | -6% | 1,700 |
| North Carolina | $55K | -7% | 10,300 |
| New Hampshire | $55K | -8% | 3,690 |
| Kentucky | $54K | -9% | 7,690 |
| Indiana | $54K | -9% | 11,890 |
| South Dakota | $54K | -10% | 1,710 |
| South Carolina | $52K | -12% | 6,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $52K | -12% | 30,620 |
| Arkansas | $52K | -13% | 2,570 |
| Tennessee | $50K | -16% | 9,040 |
| West Virginia | $49K | -17% | 2,100 |
| Alabama | $47K | -20% | N/A |
| Mississippi | $47K | -21% | 2,090 |
| Louisiana | $38K | -36% | 6,420 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselor afford a 2BR apartment alone in Casper?
Yes — at the median salary of $62K, rent takes 24.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,082/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Casper?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors typically earn — is $37K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,218/month. At HUD’s $1,082/month FMR, rent would take 49% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselor a high-paying job in Casper?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $62K locally vs. $59K nationally, a 5% difference.
How does Casper compare to the national average for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors?
Casper pays $62K median vs. the U.S. average of $59K — that’s +5%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.83), the purchasing-power equivalent is $66K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors make in Casper, WY?
The median is $62,250 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,960, and experienced substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors can clear $99,110. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $62K enough to live in Casper?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,338/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,082/month, which eats 24.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary go in Casper?
Casper has a Regional Price Parity of 93.83 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary is worth about $66,343 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.