Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Jackson, TN
The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Jackson, TN earns $46,520 a year, 22% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $3,297 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $34,210
- 25th percentile
- $38,640
- Median percentile
- $46,520
- 75th percentile
- $56,210
- 90th percentile
- $79,220
Based on 420 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
$39,559 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $46,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,402 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,559 |
| Tennessee income tax (approx.) | −$0 |
| Monthly take-home | $3,297 |
| Every two weeks | $1,521 |
Does it go far here?
$54,395Median pay in Jackson, TN is worth this at average US prices (local price level 85.5 vs 100).
30%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($997 a month, Census ACS).
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