Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Florida
The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Florida earns $56,790 a year, 4% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $3,984 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $39,430
- 25th percentile
- $46,590
- Median percentile
- $56,790
- 75th percentile
- $73,030
- 90th percentile
- $84,410
Based on 29,750 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$47,811 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $56,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,635 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,344 |
| Florida income tax (approx.) | −$0 |
| Monthly take-home | $3,984 |
| Every two weeks | $1,839 |
Does it go far here?
$54,915Median pay in Florida is worth this at average US prices (local price level 103.4 vs 100).
42%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,669 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Florida
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $473,750 |
| Anesthesiologists | $465,370 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $429,990 |
| Radiologists | $417,690 |
| Cardiologists | $414,910 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $399,440 |
| Neurologists | $322,750 |
| Psychiatrists | $316,200 |
All substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salaries · Take-home pay in Florida