Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $47,230 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.71
10th percentile $35,270
90th percentile $72,670
Employed locally 130
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,270
    25th
    $39,260
    50th (median)
    $47,230
    75th
    $64,990
    90th
    $72,670

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 90% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Ogden, UT $81,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    Alaska $79,220
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750

    Nearby metros — Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $63,170
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $60,410
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $57,260
    Winchester, VA-WV $54,530
    Charleston, WV $48,110
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $47,120

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,080
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,230
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,150
    Social Workers, All Other $81,020
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $38,700
    Healthcare Social Workers $50,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Beckley?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Beckley, WV is $22.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.63 or more per hour.

    Is Beckley above or below average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries?

    The median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Beckley, WV is 20.2% below the national median of $59,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Beckley?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,270 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,260.