Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in California
Ranked #11 of 51 · CA
7.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $69,080 ≈ $33/hr
Median annual salary $59,250
Employment 75,610
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $44,640P25 $47,640 Median $59,250P75 $80,570P90 $111,080
About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in California earn between $44,640 and $111,080. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in California is $69,080, about 7.2% above the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $33/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $80,770 | $79,630 | 350 |
| Salinas, CA | $73,940 | $73,390 | 620 |
| El Centro, CA | $73,620 | $72,420 | 220 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $72,960 | $70,230 | 190 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $72,770 | $77,970 | 1,260 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $72,550 | $78,710 | 2,550 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $68,400 | $82,100 | 9,520 |
| Vallejo, CA | $66,940 | $78,600 | 670 |
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