Mental Health Counselor Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median mental health counselor in the Birmingham area earns $53,990 a year ($25.96 an hour), 9% below the U.S. median ($59,350) and 14% above the Alabama median ($47,310). Half of mental health counselors there earn between $43,870 and $76,510.
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,570 | $34,420 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $43,870 | $39,430 | $47,100 |
| Median | $53,990 | $47,310 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $76,510 | $62,670 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $76,540 | $76,510 | $97,590 |
| Average | $59,490 | $54,200 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | n/a | n/a | 491,930 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 45th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mental health counselor pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($75,420).
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- Portland, OR: $75,420
- Seattle, WA: $73,580
- San Jose, CA: $72,550
- San Francisco, CA: $68,400
- Houston, TX: $67,370
- Austin, TX: $66,780
- Phoenix, AZ: $66,020
- Washington, DC: $65,270
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.