Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in West Virginia
Ranked #48 of 51 · WV
16.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $53,820 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $49,430
Employment 2,100
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,990P25 $42,730 Median $49,430P75 $61,560P90 $73,360
About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in West Virginia earn between $36,990 and $73,360. 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 West Virginia is $53,820, about 16.5% below the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $54,060 | $58,010 | 60 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $52,270 | $54,220 | 200 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $52,000 | $53,930 | 860 |
| Morgantown, WV | $51,680 | $54,790 | 190 |
| Beckley, WV | $51,660 | $54,450 | 150 |
| Charleston, WV | $48,960 | $52,910 | 330 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $48,490 | $51,120 | 160 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $48,080 | $52,090 | 330 |
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