Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Virginia
Ranked #22 of 51 · VA
1.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $65,430 ≈ $31/hr
Median annual salary $59,880
Employment 17,940
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,730P25 $47,390 Median $59,880P75 $77,870P90 $100,040
About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Virginia earn between $39,730 and $100,040. 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 Virginia is $65,430, about 1.5% above the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg, VA | $61,830 | $65,570 | 260 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $60,370 | $63,480 | 100 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $60,220 | $66,180 | 780 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $60,190 | $65,630 | 460 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $59,280 | $62,920 | 3,760 |
| Richmond, VA | $57,860 | $62,460 | 4,150 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $57,220 | $59,820 | — |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $57,090 | $58,710 | 510 |
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