Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in District of Columbia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 1 metro areas • District of Columbia

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in District of Columbia earn a median salary of $63,170 per year on average across 1 metro and nonmetro areas, +6.7% vs the national median of $59,190. An estimated 7,590 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are employed across District of Columbia, with salaries ranging from $63,170 to $63,170 depending on location.

$63,170 Avg median salary in District of Columbia
$63,170 Highest paying metro
$63,170 Lowest paying metro
7,590 Employed in District of Columbia

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      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries by city in District of Columbia

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV $63,170 $50,280 $83,780 7,590

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