Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $65,520 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.50
10th percentile $44,210
90th percentile $100,980
Employed locally 160
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,210
    25th
    $48,190
    50th (median)
    $65,520
    75th
    $86,220
    90th
    $100,980

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 116% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 16% above 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
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $76,240
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,670
    Vallejo, CA $74,210
    Napa, CA $73,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,950
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $72,380

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,380
    Rehabilitation Counselors $40,380
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $134,820
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,270
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $84,750
    Marriage and Family Therapists $74,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in El Centro, CA is $31.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.91 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro 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 El Centro, CA is 10.7% above 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $44,210 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,190.