Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Washington
Ranked #4 of 51 · WA
16.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $75,020 ≈ $36/hr
Median annual salary $68,910
Employment 14,250
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,220P25 $56,280 Median $68,910P75 $90,970P90 $110,580
About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Washington earn between $47,220 and $110,580. 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 Washington is $75,020, about 16.4% above the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $36/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | $77,620 | $78,690 | 440 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $76,600 | $76,270 | 280 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $75,180 | $76,890 | 120 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $73,580 | $77,520 | 7,350 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $73,540 | $75,060 | 450 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $70,970 | $75,320 | 250 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $68,160 | $72,750 | 100 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $67,650 | $73,680 | 610 |
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