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

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

Median annual salary $48,110 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.13
10th percentile $31,930
90th percentile $81,370
Employed locally 360
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,930
    25th
    $38,070
    50th (median)
    $48,110
    75th
    $66,710
    90th
    $81,370

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 83% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 17% 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
    Beckley, WV $47,230
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $47,120

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,220
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,290
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$52,150
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$47,650
    Rehabilitation Counselors$61,250
    Healthcare Social Workers$65,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Charleston, WV is $23.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.41 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston 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 Charleston, WV is 18.7% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $31,930 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,070.